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G419 EPL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,536 mi
Last recorded113,536 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG419 EPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 113,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine bay shows corrosion not within prescribed areas

park brake lever is in need of adjustment

vehicle underbody shows signs of corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills and to front and rear suspension componants

Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

although meeting requirements park brake lever is in need of adjustment

nearside and offside rear chassis sections showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside,front and rear shock absorbers all have slightly reduced dampning effects

Fail 22 Sep 2008 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

although meeting requirements park brake lever is in need of adjustment

nearside and offside rear chassis sections showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside,front and rear shock absorbers all have slightly reduced dampning effects

Pass 20 Sep 2007 108,192 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 108,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 105,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 100,804 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 100,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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G419 EPL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G419 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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What year was G419 EPL registered?

G419 EPL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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