1999 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S601 AWL
1999 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 257,933 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2495cc
S601 AWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/12/2024
- 257,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S601 AWL Mileage History
- 29/11/2021256,887 mi
- 30/11/2022257,930 mi+1,043 mi
- 05/12/2022257,935 mi+5 mi
- 07/12/2023257,933 mi-2 mi
- 10/12/2024257,933 mi
Average of roughly 345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S601 AWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Discovery (S601 AWL) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced All rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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