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S605 UKU

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

261,153 mi
Last recorded261,153 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 UKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 261,153 miles

Nearside Rear chassis holed outwith

slight movement at steering wheel , worn Steering column lock ?

Fail 26 Jan 2018 261,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear chassis holed outwith

slight movement at steering wheel , worn Steering column lock ?

Pass 30 Jan 2017 255,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 248,591 miles

chassis at rear verry rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2014 248,591 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

chassis at rear verry rusty

front propshaft tear joint worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 236,546 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 236,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 231,500 miles

chassis verry rusty at rear

o/s rear brake disk pitted

Fail 4 Sep 2012 231,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

chassis verry rusty at rear

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 226,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 226,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 209,049 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 208,764 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 180,773 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 150,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 129,380 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 129,354 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S605 UKU is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S605 UKU, 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 S605 UKU registered?

S605 UKU is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S605 UKU safe to buy?

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