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G487 FSM

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

178,153 mi
Last recorded178,153 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG487 FSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 178,153 miles

o/s rear seat was removed time of mot. n/s quarter coming away from door piller

Fail 22 Mar 2016 178,140 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

brake drum insecure hand brake (3.5.1i)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering coupling loose at box (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s rear seat was removed time of mot. n/s quarter coming away from door piller

Pass 3 Apr 2015 172,554 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 166,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 166,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 160,532 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 160,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 152,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 152,639 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 144,633 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 144,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 137,096 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 137,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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G487 FSM is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G487 FSM, 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 G487 FSM registered?

G487 FSM is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G487 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G487 FSM shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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