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G610 SMX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,168 mi
Last recorded155,168 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG610 SMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 155,168 miles

drag link steering damper slight misting of oil

engine oil leaking

n/s and o/s front suspension swivel joints (tractor hub) slight leak

n/s and o/s rear floor pans corroded

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

surface corrosion to n/s rear outer box section

Fail 21 May 2009 155,143 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drag link steering damper slight misting of oil

engine oil leaking

n/s and o/s front suspension swivel joints (tractor hub) slight leak

n/s and o/s rear floor pans corroded

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

surface corrosion to n/s rear outer box section

Fail 30 May 2008 152,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 152,666 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 143,745 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 143,705 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s rear dump stops missing.

o/s/r floor above coil springs is corroded but not affecting suspension mountings and operation.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 136,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 136,566 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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G610 SMX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G610 SMX, 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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G610 SMX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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