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G310 EVW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,138 mi
Last recorded196,138 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG310 EVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 196,138 miles

Both vehicle sills in poor condition.

Both vehicle sills repaired by welding.

Front shock absorbers lower bushes worn/in poor condition.

Slight wear in upper steering U/J (engine bay area).

Pass 5 Mar 2012 191,074 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both anti roll bars missing

both front swivel joints leaking

interior rear view mirror missing

play in O/S front swivel joint

Fail 28 Feb 2012 191,072 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front swivel joints leaking

interior rear view mirror missing

play in O/S front swivel joint

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both anti roll bars missing

Fail 13 Nov 2008 191,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

both headlamps dull offside rear body mount corroded both front inner wings corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2007 188,665 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 188,640 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 180,966 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 180,956 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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G310 EVW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G310 EVW, 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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G310 EVW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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