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S701 WUK

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,053 mi
Last recorded201,053 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 WUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 201,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 201,053 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 195,723 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 195,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2012 186,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 177,920 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 177,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 167,463 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaking rear engine

Pass 2 Jan 2009 160,885 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2008 153,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 144,569 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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S701 WUK is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S701 WUK, 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 S701 WUK registered?

S701 WUK is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S701 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 WUK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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