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G109 DWK

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

269,695 mi
Last recorded269,695 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 DWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 269,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracks and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 267,677 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on inside shoulders

Fail 30 Jan 2019 267,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres slightly perished on inside shoulders

Pass 7 Jul 2017 265,535 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 263,235 miles

BOTH front tyres cracking on side walls

BOTH rear tyres cracking on side walls

battery clamp lose

bolt lose in seat base

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 8 Aug 2012 262,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 262,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 262,310 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 260,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust smokes slightly under acceleration

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2010 260,791 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust smokes slightly under acceleration

sill covers fitted

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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G109 DWK is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 146,743 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 G109 DWK, 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 36 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 G109 DWK registered?

G109 DWK is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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