1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY2.5L Diesel
Vehicle Insight Summary
1999 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY — Diesel, 2495cc. This vehicle has 195,951 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2495cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 1999, this Land Rover Discovery with plate S474 EWT has undergone 2 MOT inspections since June 2022.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 2 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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Buyer's Guide
AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.
Our Verdict
Caution: the 1999 Land Rover Discovery, despite passing the 2024 MOT, carries a high risk due to repeated major failures, including severe chassis corrosion and a dangerous parking brake. Buyers should only consider it if the price reflects the likely cost of chassis, suspension and brake repairs.
Before buying, have a qualified technician perform a thorough chassis inspection, focusing on the front inner structure and wheel arches for signs of the severe corrosion noted in the 2021 failure. Examine all suspension components — especially the front ball joints, arms and steering linkage — for play or damaged dust covers, and test the parking brake to confirm it meets the 50% efficiency requirement. Verify tyre tread depth and edge wear, check for any oil leaks around the engine and transmission, and review the full service history for timely cambelt, oil and filter changes.
Negotiate a discount that covers the expected cost of chassis rust treatment, suspension component replacement and any needed brake overhaul, and request documentation of recent MOT tests and any remedial work carried out. Ongoing maintenance will be costly, so budget for regular oil changes, suspension bushings and periodic chassis rust protection to mitigate the known weaknesses of this model.
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Data Sources
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