CarVerify

Free Car Check

G22 DFX

1989 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3528cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,567 mi
Last recorded102,567 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 DFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,567 miles

Welding repairs to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas are seam-welded on 3 sides but due to remaining side forming an overlapping lip, appear as strong as original.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 102,565 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid below maximum

centre rear seat belt stalk missing

dampness around power steering box

exhaust blow

freeplay at steering wheel

front wheels close to suspension on lock to lock

movement in front seats

offside front hub sill leaking

offside front under wheel arch area heavily corroded and holed

rear shock absorbers weak

side to side movement in handbrake lever

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 99,569 miles

Corrosion starting to show in both front inner arches.

Corrosion starting to show in sills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Power steering fluid level low, pipes off of power steering pump weeping.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 99,566 miles

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

Corrosion starting to show in both front inner arches.

Corrosion starting to show in sills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Power steering fluid level low, pipes off of power steering pump weeping.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 96,677 miles

ADV DAMP AROUND PAS HOSES †ADV SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS †ADV TRACTOR SEALS DAMP †ADV SLIGHT PLAY IN RADIUS ARM BUSHES †ADV REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 13 Sep 2005 90,908 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G22 DFX 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 66.7%.

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 G22 DFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G22 DFX?

You can check the full history of G22 DFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G22 DFX registered?

G22 DFX is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 1989.

Is G22 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G22 DFX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G22 DFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G22 DFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.