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G43 KWO

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,944 mi
Last recorded165,944 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 KWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 165,944 miles

offsidefront swivel seal leaking

Fail 16 Dec 2008 165,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offsidefront swivel seal leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2008 164,677 miles

steering box slightly damp

Fail 21 Feb 2008 164,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

steering box slightly damp

Pass 8 Feb 2007 156,252 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 156,252 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2006 154,504 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to expose structure

Pass 27 Jan 2006 152,164 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 152,166 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 152,166 miles

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G43 KWO is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G43 KWO, 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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G43 KWO is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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