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G372 VYH

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

30,330 mi
Last recorded30,330 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG372 VYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 30,330 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 30,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 27,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 27,413 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 24,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 24,442 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

during lock to lock check on steering tyres are just touching brake flexi hose protective shields

Pass 2 Mar 2023 22,245 miles

vehicle has been fitted with defender body

Fail 17 Feb 2023 22,242 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has been fitted with defender body

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute hazards (4.4.4 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

tow bar bolted to chassis, small diameter bolts used

Fail 29 Oct 2013 137,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/side front hub seal leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 133,458 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 133,455 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 128,381 miles

n/side front hub slight leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 124,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,481 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 110,481 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 May 2008 97,135 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 97,135 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 84,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 84,403 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,104 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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G372 VYH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G372 VYH, 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 G372 VYH registered?

G372 VYH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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