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S555 CGT

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,195 mi
Last recorded150,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 CGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2019 150,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 149,923 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 149,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Sep 2016 149,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at rear end of front arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at cat above front arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perrished

both rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,069 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 149,016 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 146,619 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 146,250 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 143,332 miles

boot floor getting rusty

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 143,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 140,251 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear boot floor some corosion

Pass 25 Jan 2010 134,749 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 134,749 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 127,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 127,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 113,949 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,772 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 76,642 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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S555 CGT is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S555 CGT, 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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S555 CGT is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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