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S696 LJW

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,138 mi
Last recorded149,138 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 LJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,138 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 149,137 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,190 miles

bothrear brake discs corrosion evident on outer surfaces (unlike inner surfaces which are shiny) suggesting possible restricted movement of outer caliper pistons although brake test readings are satisfactory

lots of dirt and surface corrosion on underside

Fail 4 Mar 2015 141,189 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bothrear brake discs corrosion evident on outer surfaces (unlike inner surfaces which are shiny) suggesting possible restricted movement of outer caliper pistons although brake test readings are satisfactory

lots of dirt and surface corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

chassis has a lot of ssurface rust

Fail 21 Mar 2014 135,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

chassis has a lot of ssurface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2013 128,919 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear bump stops incomplete

Fail 18 Mar 2013 128,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear bump stops incomplete

Fail 31 Jan 2012 119,490 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 119,490 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 112,284 miles

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

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

Nearside front hub leaking oil.

gear oil leak.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 112,284 miles

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

Nearside front hub leaking oil.

gear oil leak.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 101,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2010 101,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 90,650 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 90,418 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2008 80,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 70,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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S696 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S696 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 S696 LJW registered?

S696 LJW is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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