1999 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L24 SBW
1999 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 169,686 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L24 SBW Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 169,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L24 SBW Mileage History
- 20/06/200658,023 mi
- 15/05/200760,786 mi+2,763 mi
- 16/05/200760,786 mi
- 12/05/200863,824 mi+3,038 mi
- 03/02/200965,509 mi+1,685 mi
- 18/01/201067,996 mi+2,487 mi
- 01/02/201169,909 mi+1,913 mi
- 03/02/201169,934 mi+25 mi
- 14/01/201271,333 mi+1,399 mi
- 19/01/201271,362 mi+29 mi
- 19/01/201375,570 mi+4,208 mi
- 25/04/201480,744 mi+5,174 mi
- 22/04/201585,501 mi+4,757 mi
- 18/04/201691,248 mi+5,747 mi
- 26/04/201799,021 mi+7,773 mi
- 16/04/2018105,036 mi+6,015 mi
- 23/04/2019113,589 mi+8,553 mi
- 29/04/2019113,599 mi+10 mi
- 08/07/2020122,388 mi+8,789 mi
- 20/07/2021128,881 mi+6,493 mi
- 24/06/2022133,774 mi+4,893 mi
- 28/06/2022133,820 mi+46 mi
- 17/07/2023140,713 mi+6,893 mi
- 19/07/2023140,717 mi+4 mi
- 17/07/2024152,386 mi+11,669 mi
- 02/07/2025162,922 mi+10,536 mi
- 07/07/2026169,686 mi+6,764 mi
Average of roughly 5,570 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
L24 SBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Discovery (L24 SBW) between June 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
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