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G169 UUW

1989 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,142 mi
Last recorded128,142 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 UUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 128,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 128,066 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G169 UUW is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G169 UUW, 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 G169 UUW registered?

G169 UUW is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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