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G688 NHH

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,799 mi
Last recorded108,799 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 NHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 108,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 108,799 miles

Offside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts both bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 106,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 106,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,362 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 105,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 104,625 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 104,175 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,131 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,671 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 103,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,250 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,125 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,125 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,969 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 84,343 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 79,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 78,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 76,037 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 NHH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NHH, 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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G688 NHH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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