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G687 WAV

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,931 mi
Last recorded207,931 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 WAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 207,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 207,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 205,850 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 204,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 201,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 199,075 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2014 199,034 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 195,880 miles

both headlights reflectors tarneshed

slight movement nearside track/rod/end

Pass 5 Sep 2012 191,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre wall damaged(outer wall)

offside front brake hoses close to road wheel on full lock

Pass 31 Aug 2011 187,269 miles

offside front brake hoses close to road wheel on full lock

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 26 Aug 2010 182,231 miles

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 1 Sep 2009 177,095 miles

slight movement steering box

Pass 26 Aug 2008 172,351 miles

fuel hose close to steering coupling

Pass 30 Aug 2007 167,758 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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G687 WAV is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G687 WAV, 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 G687 WAV registered?

G687 WAV is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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