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G429 UFJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

164,603 mi
Last recorded164,603 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 UFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 164,603 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 164,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 163,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering box weeping slightly

Fail 4 Mar 2010

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering box weeping slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2008 163,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/ s/f flasher lens cracked

Pass 22 May 2007 155,763 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 155,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 143,200 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 143,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hazard switch cover loose

repair made on rear exhaust hanger

slight leak on power steering box

slight play in both rear shocker top bushes

slight play in rear axle stabilizer top ball joint

slight play in steering lower U/J

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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G429 UFJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G429 UFJ, 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 G429 UFJ registered?

G429 UFJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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