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G61 YEE

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Multi-colour Petrol 3428cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

177,610 mi
Last recorded177,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG61 YEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,428cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 177,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 177,440 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 177,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 176,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 175,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 173,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 172,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 167,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 163,754 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 163,754 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 158,487 miles

front prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 153,065 miles

Nearside Front axle bushs slightly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2016 153,064 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

fan belt fraying

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 153,040 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

fan belt fraying

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 149,119 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 144,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 139,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 134,043 miles

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

corrosion in nearside front foot well

slight exhaust blow and exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2012 133,980 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside front foot well

slight exhaust blow and exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 127,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 127,974 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,443 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 118,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 112,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 105,206 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 99,279 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 99,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G61 YEE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Multi-colour with a 3,428cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G61 YEE, 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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G61 YEE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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