1999 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N33 VAE
1999 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 179,645 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N33 VAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 179,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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N33 VAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Discovery (N33 VAE) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
N33 VAE Mileage History
- 18/01/2022147,630 mi
- 16/01/2023159,417 mi+11,787 mi
- 25/04/2024179,645 mi+20,228 mi
Average of roughly 14,129 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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