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G417 EPL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

135,906 mi
Last recorded135,906 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 EPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 135,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs are in very poor condition.

rust holes in the offside front inner sill and floor section.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 132,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak.

Rear axle very rusty.

Tracking.

Underside of vehicle is very rusty but not considered excessive.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 132,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded in many places but not considered excessive

Pass 25 May 2006 127,242 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 127,242 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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G417 EPL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G417 EPL, 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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G417 EPL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 May 1990.

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