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S686 LJW

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,156 mi
Last recorded141,156 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 LJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 141,156 miles

Oil leak ()

underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 19 May 2017 139,703 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 138,194 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 135,126 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 132,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 127,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside swivel joint has slight fluid leak

offside swivel joint has slight fluid leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 121,251 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE BODY MOUNTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS LEAKING

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012

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

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

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

off side and near side body mountings slightly corroded

off side and near side front swivel joints leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

front swivel joints leaking

n/s/f door difficult to open from outside after being locked

Fail 1 Feb 2011 113,172 miles

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)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

front swivel joints leaking

n/s/f door difficult to open from outside after being locked

Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 107,676 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 102,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,941 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 93,941 miles

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 Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,475 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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S686 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S686 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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What year was S686 LJW registered?

S686 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S686 LJW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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