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G551 SKL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,082 mi
Last recorded131,082 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 SKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 131,082 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

ADVISE, battery insecure.

ADVISE, both front inner wings corroding.

ADVISE, both rear brake discs corroding & brake pads wearing low.

ADVISE, corrosion to both inner rear wheel arches.

ADVISE, drivers seat has bolt loose at rear right corner.

ADVISE, front brake discs corroding & brake pads starting to wear low.

ADVISE, front diff u/s.

ADVISE, front steering damper missing.

ADVISE, metal brake pipes corroding.

ADVISE, n/s/f hub seal starting to leak.

ADVISE, o/s/f steering joint to steering arm wrong joint fitted.

ADVISE, slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 130,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 126,596 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 126,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f inner bay holed but not within perscribed area

Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,429 miles

play in offside drag link end

Pass 2 Feb 2007 121,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 118,228 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 118,228 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G551 SKL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G551 SKL, 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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G551 SKL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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