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G566 VBS

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,683 mi
Last recorded141,683 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG566 VBS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,683 miles

battery insecure

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2011 139,850 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2010 137,053 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front hub seals slightly leaking

n/s f seat runner 1 mount failed

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 2 Jul 2010 137,053 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front hub seals slightly leaking

n/s f seat runner 1 mount failed

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 133,038 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber badly perished

o/s front hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2009 133,038 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber badly perished

o/s front hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2008 131,451 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamp patterns poor

various oil leaks, front hubs damp

Pass 7 Apr 2008 131,451 miles

headlamp patterns poor

various oil leaks, front hubs damp

Pass 20 Apr 2007 130,012 miles

corrossion and welding on body and chassis

rearview mirror missing

Fail 17 Apr 2007 130,012 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrossion and welding on body and chassis

rearview mirror missing

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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G566 VBS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G566 VBS, 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 G566 VBS registered?

G566 VBS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 1990.

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