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G4 WDF

1991 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

264,560 mi
Last recorded264,560 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Discovery148,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 WDF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 264,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 261,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 258,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 255,847 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 253,383 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 253,324 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged all 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 251,785 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 251,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 248,827 miles

screen cracked n/s/front lower

Fail 30 Oct 2017 248,821 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

screen cracked n/s/front lower

Pass 25 Sep 2012 248,147 miles

both front swivel end ball seals started to leak oil

both rear axle end seals started to leak oil!!!!

o/s/f inner wing rusting and holed out of perscribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2011 245,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 236,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 235,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

parking brake discs slight corroded

reverse light inop

Fail 25 Oct 2008 234,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 227,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 222,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 207,074 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 206,794 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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G4 WDF is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 148,238 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 G4 WDF, 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 35 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 G4 WDF registered?

G4 WDF is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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