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G729 XRY

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,860 mi
Last recorded136,860 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 XRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 136,860 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 136,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to body mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 136,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 136,246 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 154,121 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 154,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 152,059 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 150,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 150,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 148,057 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

adfvise front upper iner wings

adive front nearside and offside swivels

adive rust around windowscreen

advise front discs nearside and offside

advise rear discs

advise rust on rear arches

wiper blades slight split

Fail 7 Dec 2010 148,057 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

adfvise front upper iner wings

adive front nearside and offside swivels

adive rust around windowscreen

advise front discs nearside and offside

advise rear discs

advise rust on rear arches

wiper blades slight split

Pass 5 Dec 2009 145,753 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 143,237 miles

floors in boot are slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 140,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 136,856 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 36,823 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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G729 XRY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G729 XRY, 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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G729 XRY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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