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G238 YNC

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,598 mi
Last recorded200,598 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 YNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 200,598 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 200,378 miles

Nearside Front BALL JOINT LEAKING

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ball joint seal ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in colum slight play

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER VERY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear floor pan verry corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 200,377 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal loose (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badley perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front BALL JOINT LEAKING

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ball joint seal ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear inner arch very corroded

Slight play in colum slight play

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER VERY CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres badley cracked and perrished

rear floor pan verry corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 198,877 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded

chassis heavily undersealed

oil leaks

Fail 4 Nov 2016 198,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear floor corroded

chassis heavily undersealed

oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2015 194,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 191,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 191,119 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 187,793 miles

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

o/s/r body mount corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 182,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 174,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 215,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 165,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 157,941 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 157,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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G238 YNC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G238 YNC, 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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G238 YNC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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