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G63 JFS

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,479 mi
Last recorded190,479 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG63 JFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 190,479 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake lever feels "loose"

Fail 3 Dec 2010 190,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake lever feels "loose"

Fail 1 Nov 2010 190,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

all rear seat belt buckles covers missing.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 182,777 miles

advise all seat belt stalk covers missing

Fail 27 Oct 2009 182,771 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

advise all seat belt stalk covers missing

exhaust smoke test will have to be rechecked on retest

Pass 20 Oct 2008 200,273 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 190,861 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 181,455 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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G63 JFS 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 62.5%.

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 G63 JFS, 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 G63 JFS registered?

G63 JFS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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