1999 Land Rover Discovery · 9,826 MOT tests
1999 Land Rover Discovery reliability
1999 Land Rover Discoverys fail 36.2% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 25 of 25 Discovery years (9,826 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 36.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 157,406
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,826
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- 2000 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 13.8% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension15.2%
- Body, chassis and structure13.8%
- Brakes12.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Steering5.6%
- Seat belts and airbags4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.05%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.69%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 2.37%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.35%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (18.71%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (8.79%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.06%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
1999 Land Rover Discoverys fail 36.2% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 25 of 25 Discovery years (9,826 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.58% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (3.05% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (2.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Land Rover Discovery shows 157,406 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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