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S654 LJW

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,502 mi
Last recorded100,502 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 LJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 100,502 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 99,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,888 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 91,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,929 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear inner lower wheel arch getting weak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,052 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 88,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,988 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 84,988 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,140 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,364 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 67,328 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 67,322 miles

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

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

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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S654 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S654 LJW, 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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S654 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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