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G227 TDV

1989 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,919 mi
Last recorded128,919 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 TDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 128,919 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 125,848 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

axles rusty

no rear seats fitted at time of re-test

Fail 28 Jul 2009 125,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

axles rusty

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2008 124,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 122,892 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 120,270 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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G227 TDV is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G227 TDV, 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 G227 TDV registered?

G227 TDV is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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