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S475 NLT

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,703 mi
Last recorded120,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 NLT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 120,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,895 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 117,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 115,355 miles

Oil leak

both rea bump stops missing

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 14 Jul 2014 115,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rea bump stops missing

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 113,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear bump stops missing

gear box leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,950 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres worn and just passed test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 111,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres worn and just passed test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 110,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs worn,front just passed test

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

rear door jams and rear chassis starting to rust

slight wear in steering

Fail 2 Aug 2011 110,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs worn,front just passed test

nearside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing

rear door jams and rear chassis starting to rust

slight wear in steering

Pass 11 Feb 2010 105,622 miles

Oil leak

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 23 Feb 2009 101,288 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 96,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 96,443 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 87,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,529 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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S475 NLT is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 120,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S475 NLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S475 NLT registered?

S475 NLT is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S475 NLT safe to buy?

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