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G234 TJA

1989 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,953 mi
Last recorded176,953 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG234 TJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 176,953 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 176,175 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 176,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres splits in side walls.

Fail 29 Sep 2012 169,817 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 169,817 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 156,223 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 148,274 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 148,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 142,110 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 135,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 135,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 130,273 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 130,273 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 116,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 116,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 116,844 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes rusty.

rear s/a shrouds corroding.

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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G234 TJA is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G234 TJA, 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 G234 TJA registered?

G234 TJA is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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