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G459 BKV

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,730 mi
Last recorded184,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 BKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2011 184,730 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 184,730 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 183,202 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 183,202 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 182,007 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 181,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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G459 BKV is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg 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 G459 BKV, 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 G459 BKV registered?

G459 BKV is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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