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C16 GMW

1989 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,225 mi
Last recorded193,225 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 GMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 193,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 193,221 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 188,144 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre section of exhaust deteriated/corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 188,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre section of exhaust deteriated/corroded.

nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers have poor damping efficency.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 185,241 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 85,241 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 184,161 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 181,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear chassis corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2011 181,199 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside rear and offside rear discs heavily corroded

rear chassis corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear and offside rear chassis legs signs of corrosion near tow bar mountings

Fail 5 Feb 2010 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear and offside rear chassis legs signs of corrosion near tow bar mountings

Pass 19 Dec 2008 175,860 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear chassis corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,637 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 73,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on front body mounts

corrosion on o/s & n/s front inner wings

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,401 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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C16 GMW is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 144,608 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C16 GMW, 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 37 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 C16 GMW registered?

C16 GMW is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 November 1989.

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