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689 GWD

1991 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,170 mi
Last recorded17,170 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Discovery148,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration689 GWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 17,170 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 17,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 17,065 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 16,380 miles

vehicle under body & suspension components have surface rust

Pass 30 Jul 2020 16,271 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,104 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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689 GWD is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 148,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 689 GWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 689 GWD registered?

689 GWD is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 689 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 689 GWD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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