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G629 BKV

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,012 mi
Last recorded61,012 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG629 BKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,012 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Steering column universal joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,011 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 61,011 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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G629 BKV is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G629 BKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G629 BKV registered?

G629 BKV is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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