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G273 VUW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,298 mi
Last recorded163,298 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 VUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 163,298 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 154,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 145,312 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 137,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 131,539 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 131,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 124,840 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
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G273 VUW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUW, 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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What year was G273 VUW registered?

G273 VUW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G273 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G273 VUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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