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G240 TJA

1989 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,732 mi
Last recorded177,732 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG240 TJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 177,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 173,790 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 173,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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G240 TJA is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G240 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 G240 TJA registered?

G240 TJA is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G240 TJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G240 TJA shows 3 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.

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