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G273 PWU

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,506 mi
Last recorded176,506 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 PWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 176,506 miles

nearside front body mount corroded

offside front lower ball joint slight play

rear cross-member corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 174,399 miles

nearside front outer sill body mount corroded

nearside rear drive shaft seal slight leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 170,894 miles

both rear body mounts corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside rear hub seal slight weap

Pass 27 Sep 2016 168,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 164,890 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 162,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 149,365 miles

condition of vehicle

general corrosion all under vehicle

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2009 149,399 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Jun 2008 142,948 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 142,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 119,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 111,762 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 111,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 107,993 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 107,958 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G273 PWU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 G273 PWU, 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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G273 PWU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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