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G505 FSM

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,889 mi
Last recorded202,889 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 FSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 202,889 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 199,389 miles

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

Oil leak

front swivel joints slightly leaking oil

Pass 3 Jul 2012 193,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 189,514 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 189,442 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 185,363 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Crack in centre exhaust section,next to mounting bracket.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Various oil leaks.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 180,876 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 180,855 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake pads look to be wearing low.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 176,885 miles

Fluid leaking from N/S/F hub.

Rear bearings slightly noisy.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 176,823 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fluid leaking from N/S/F hub.

Rear bearings slightly noisy.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 172,668 miles

Damage to sidewall of N/S/R tyre.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 159,527 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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G505 FSM is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G505 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 G505 FSM registered?

G505 FSM is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G505 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G505 FSM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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