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G688 BPV

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

216,473 mi
Last recorded216,473 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 BPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 216,473 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides hub swivel seals leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2024 216,097 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 216,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 215,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 215,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 215,205 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 215,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 214,835 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 214,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 213,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 213,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 211,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 209,953 miles

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

corrosion throughout

Pass 26 Sep 2013 208,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 206,473 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

slight corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2011 205,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 202,433 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 199,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 195,469 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 195,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 192,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 186,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 182,403 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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G688 BPV is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 G688 BPV, 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 G688 BPV registered?

G688 BPV is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G688 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G688 BPV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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