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G72 DFH

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,531 mi
Last recorded190,531 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 DFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 190,531 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all body mountings have slight corrosion

nearside front inner wheelarch holed

rear a frame ball joint bolt not tight but ball joint secure

Fail 11 Dec 2007 190,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front inner wheelarch holed

rear a frame ball joint bolt not screwed all the way in

Fail 21 Jun 2006 185,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 185,894 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 185,863 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 183,965 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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G72 DFH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G72 DFH, 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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G72 DFH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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