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G591 VNS

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

377,139 mi
Last recorded377,139 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG591 VNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 377,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

passenger seat slightly insecure

some components on underside on vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 8 Dec 2017 377,135 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion hole in sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

passenger seat slightly insecure

some components on underside on vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 2 Dec 2016 369,925 miles

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

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

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

nearside front headlight casing slightly insecure

oil leak

passenger seat slightly insecure

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 30 Nov 2016 369,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre section join (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion hole in sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion hole in sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nearside front headlight casing slightly insecure

oil leak

passenger seat slightly insecure

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 3 Dec 2015 360,862 miles

corrosion offside front inner wing

Fail 1 Dec 2015 360,862 miles

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

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

corrosion offside front inner wing

Pass 30 Dec 2014 351,858 miles

all welding is covered in thick black under seal

Fail 18 Dec 2014 351,559 miles

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

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 341,073 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 341,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 329,959 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 329,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,027 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 320,278 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 320,278 miles

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

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 346,658 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 346,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 308,643 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 308,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 301,519 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 301,517 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 91,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 279,477 miles

bonnet not locking in catch properly

Pass 28 Nov 2005 53,556 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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G591 VNS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 G591 VNS, 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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G591 VNS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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