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G281 WPE

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,205 mi
Last recorded182,205 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 WPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 182,205 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 179,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 179,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Large cut in tread of o/s/f tyre.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 170,355 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrsion underside

poor patern o/s head light

rear axle brake pipes to n/s/f are rusty

rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Sep 2007 170,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

General corrosion to underside

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

Poor pattern o/s headlight

Rear axle and brake pipes to n/s/f are rusty

Rear bump stops are missing

Pass 30 Mar 2006 157,550 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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G281 WPE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G281 WPE, 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 G281 WPE registered?

G281 WPE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G281 WPE shows 6 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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