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G436 XMJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,941 mi
Last recorded148,941 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG436 XMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 148,941 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 148,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 147,435 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 143,351 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 143,275 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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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G436 XMJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G436 XMJ, 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 G436 XMJ registered?

G436 XMJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G436 XMJ safe to buy?

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