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G528 FJT

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,482 mi
Last recorded150,482 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG528 FJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 150,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 149,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filter Damp

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Number Plate Light Dim

Slight Oil Leak

Vehicle Corroded Slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2024 149,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/ crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub Seal Leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Shock Mount Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/ crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filter Damp

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate light dim

Slight Oil Leak

Vehicle Corrode Slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2023 148,776 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 22 Sep 2022 147,672 miles

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 13 Jul 2021 146,525 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 144,920 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

boot floor corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 141,815 miles

Offside Front inner wing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 141,808 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 138,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 131,522 miles

Nearside Inner sill rusty

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Apr 2016 131,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Inner sill rusty

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,815 miles

both front wheel bearing slight play

front brake discs rusty

front swivels slight weep

Fail 8 Apr 2015 126,815 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wheel bearing slight play

front brake discs rusty

front swivels slight weep

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,145 miles

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING BOX/SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS/O/S/R BUMP STOP BONDING DETERIATED

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,897 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,855 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 113,554 miles

Both outer sills areas are getting rusty

Front brake discs on inner face starting to get pitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 112,371 miles

Both undersill areas getting rusty also rear floor areas too

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,092 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,410 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 107,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 104,176 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 101,467 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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G528 FJT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G528 FJT, 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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G528 FJT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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