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G552 DFY

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,431 mi
Last recorded147,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG552 DFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 147,431 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,539 miles

varius pionts of chassis slightly corroded both rear bumper end caps loose

Pass 25 Jul 2009 142,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 142,660 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 141,690 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 141,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2007 136,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 128,676 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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G552 DFY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G552 DFY, 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 G552 DFY registered?

G552 DFY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G552 DFY safe to buy?

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