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G45 VYH

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,223 mi
Last recorded194,223 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG45 VYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 194,223 miles

All tyres have badly perished sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Wiperblades need attention

Pass 28 Oct 2013 188,030 miles

Body corroded but not in prescribed areas

Front hub seals weaping

N/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Previous weld repairs

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Wipers split

Pass 31 Oct 2012 182,462 miles

Oil leak

body work damaged

rear pads low

Fail 27 Oct 2012 182,462 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

body work damaged

rear pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 180,882 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

blue smoke on revs

body fixing points corroded

both front axle hubs oil leaks

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 180,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

blue smoke on revs

body corrossion at fixing points along chassie

both front hubs slight oil leaks

heavly corroded rear brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2011 180,818 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

body corrossion at fixing points along chassie

both front hubs slight oil leaks

heavly corroded rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2010 180,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 176,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 173,133 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 173,125 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 170,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 162,666 miles

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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G45 VYH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G45 VYH, 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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G45 VYH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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