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G401 DDP

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

247,902 mi
Last recorded247,902 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 DDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 247,902 miles

Oil leak

condensation in both headlights

corrosion nearside front wheel arch not within prescribed area

steering damper mounting plate bolt missing but not affecting steering

underside of vehicle weak with corrosion in places

Fail 8 Feb 2010 247,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

condensation in both headlights

corrosion nearside front wheel arch not within prescribed area

steering damper mounting plate bolt missing but not affecting steering

Fail 18 Feb 2009 245,051 miles

Both sun visors missing

Condensation to both headlamps

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamps loose but not insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside sill damaged

Rear wiper missing

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2009 245,051 miles

Both sun visors missing

Condensation to both headlamps

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Headlamps loose but not insecure

Nearside rear light lens cracked

No rear seats or seatbelts fitted

Offside sill damaged

Rear wiper missing

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2008 243,498 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 243,498 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 240,296 miles

diff guard fitted

non standard suspension fitted

non standard wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2006 234,018 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 234,018 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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G401 DDP is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G401 DDP, 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 G401 DDP registered?

G401 DDP is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G401 DDP safe to buy?

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