MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
body mounting rubber bushes slightly perished
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s door mirror glass slightly damaged
o/s/r tyre wearing castleated on inner edge
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
underbody repair patches not sealed or painted
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
all body mounting rubbers perished
nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
nearside rear inner wheel arch/splash shield corroded
offside door mirror damaged on edge
offside front body mounting area corroded
offside rear tyre carselated
underside of repair patches have not been painted (starting to rust)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G397 FDC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G397 FDC, 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 G397 FDC registered?
G397 FDC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 1990.
Is G397 FDC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G397 FDC shows 3 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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