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S687 LJW

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,041 mi
Last recorded49,041 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 LJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,459 miles

corrosion formed on various parts underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,963 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 47,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 45,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,167 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S687 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S687 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S687 LJW registered?

S687 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 1999.

Is S687 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S687 LJW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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