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G477 TDM

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,904 mi
Last recorded104,904 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG477 TDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 104,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear seats have been removed

Fail 22 Mar 2013 102,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both sides inner sills to out rggers corrosion visable rearseats have been removed

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,973 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both sides inner sills to out rggers corrosion visable rearseats have been removed

Pass 4 May 2012 102,058 miles

boot floor corrosion visable and other welding repairs visable

rear seats missing

Fail 3 May 2012 102,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

boot floor corrosion visable and other welding repairs visable

rear seats missing

Fail 3 May 2011 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 99,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 97,143 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 97,143 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 94,062 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 94,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,695 miles

Both front tyres and O/S rear showing signs of age

Evidence of fuel around filler neck (under wheelarch) - no leaks found at time of test

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but still legible

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

Tape holding tax disk encroaching swept zone

Fail 23 Apr 2008 91,695 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Advise thorough rustproofing

Both front tyres and O/S rear showing signs of age

Corrosion developing in both sills

Evidence of fuel around filler neck (under wheelarch) - no leaks found at time of test

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but still legible

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated

Rear wheelarch closing plates badly corroded and lower edges of rear wings corroded/ detached

Tape holding tax disk encroaching swept zone

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

play in steering box †all four body mounts repaired

Pass 19 Apr 2006 86,016 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 86,016 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G477 TDM is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G477 TDM, 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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G477 TDM is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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