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G656 OAT

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,294 mi
Last recorded47,294 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 OAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,294 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both tye rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 47,294 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt same (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both tye rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 44,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,665 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

radiator has a leak

Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

radiator has a leak

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,114 miles

slight wear in drivers seat frame

Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 30,033 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 27,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,142 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 22,702 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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G656 OAT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G656 OAT, 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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G656 OAT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 February 1990.

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