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G59 BRD

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,262 mi
Last recorded79,262 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 BRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,262 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to steering box slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering knuckle weeping slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,418 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside wiper rubber split on end

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

rear foot plate corroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

slight weep from steering box

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,921 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

both rear shock abs dust covers corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,168 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

both rear shock abs dust covers corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,623 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres perishing

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres perishing

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres starting to perish

rear brake discs outer edges corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,889 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s wiper rubber starting to split on end

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,290 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,019 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,012 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 39,757 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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G59 BRD is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G59 BRD, 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 G59 BRD registered?

G59 BRD is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 1990.

Is G59 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G59 BRD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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