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S6 BMJ

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,284 mi
Last recorded151,284 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 BMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 151,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 140,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 135,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,233 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 127,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 16 Sep 2010 127,388 miles

engine oil on minimum

Pass 22 Sep 2009 124,346 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Sep 2008 121,766 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 121,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 119,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 108,185 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 108,185 miles

Oil leak

all tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 88,343 miles

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

o/s/r door not opening from outside

oil leak

small splits in front wiperblades

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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S6 BMJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S6 BMJ, 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 S6 BMJ registered?

S6 BMJ is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S6 BMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 BMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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