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S647 DFW

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,985 mi
Last recorded160,985 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 DFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 160,985 miles

Front discs worn very thin

chassie undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2016 155,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 155,244 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear step insecure and corroded (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 148,326 miles

front discs heavily corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front inner wing holed not structual and no suspension or brake components mounted within 30cm of corroded panel

offside front track rod end has slight play

suspension pipes heavily coroded and leaking but no longer in use due to converted to coil springs

Fail 30 Apr 2015 148,317 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front discs heavily corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front inner wing holed not structual and no suspension or brake components mounted within 30cm of corroded panel

offside front track rod end has slight play

suspension pipes heavily coroded and leaking but no longer in use due to converted to coil springs

Fail 25 Apr 2015 148,224 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 143,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,276 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 131,914 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2011 128,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 117,490 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)

signs of corrosion throughout underside ofvvehicle

Pass 22 May 2009 111,681 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 111,615 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2008 105,630 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 105,582 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 97,760 miles

both rear hub seals slight leak

slight play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 87,924 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

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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S647 DFW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel 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 S647 DFW, 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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S647 DFW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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