1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

1,911 MOT tests in 2024. 65.5% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time65.5%
Failed or needed repairs34.5%
Typical mileage at test157,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,911 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.7%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low2.9%
  6. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.9%
  2. Brakes21.8%
  3. Suspension21.8%
  4. Body & chassis18.5%
  5. Steering6.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.9%
  2. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 65.5% of 1999 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,911 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).