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G696 TCJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,347 mi
Last recorded72,347 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 TCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 72,347 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet catch faulty but still operates

under vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,347 miles

Bonnet secondary catch missing

Brake performance only just met 50%

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded near servo

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle has been undersealed restricting full inspection of some components and repairs

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,347 miles

Bonnet secondary catch missing

Boot floor corrroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Bonnet secondary catch missing

Boot floor corrroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,351 miles

rear brake brakes may need adjustments/repairs

service brake performance 50%

Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,591 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 69,591 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 66,344 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 63,792 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 63,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,980 miles

Corrosion in both sills.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight oil leaks from both swivel hubs

Some corrosion OS axle brackets for radius arm.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,980 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Corrosion in both sills.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight oil leaks from both swivel hubs

Some corrosion OS axle brackets for radius arm.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,402 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,396 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G696 TCJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G696 TCJ, 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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G696 TCJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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