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G72 SYJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,940 mi
Last recorded160,940 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG72 SYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 160,940 miles

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Both front body mounts are slightly corroded.

Both front shock turrets are slightly corroded.

Chassis corroded.

Drivers door is getting difficult to open. Requires adjustment.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear light damaged.

Nearside rear most body mount corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front floor corroded. Outside of any pescribed areeas.

Offside rear wheel arch (where mudflap bolts too) is slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 160,939 miles

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

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Both front body mounts are slightly corroded.

Both front shock turrets are slightly corroded.

Chassis corroded.

Drivers door is getting difficult to open. Requires adjustment.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear light damaged.

Nearside rear most body mount corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front floor corroded. Outside of any pescribed areeas.

Offside rear wheel arch (where mudflap bolts too) is slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 160,614 miles

Boot floor corroded.

Drivers door handle poorly adjusted. Getting hard to open.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 159,900 miles

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front body mount slightly corroded.

Offside front body mount slightly corroded.

Offside rear tyre cracking

Offside wing mirror slightly loose

nearside wiper split

Fail 17 Jan 2012 159,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front body mount slightly corroded.

Offside front body mount slightly corroded.

Offside rear wheel cracking

Offside wing mirror slightly loose

Washer bottle frozen

nearside wiper split

Fail 19 Sep 2011 159,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Boot floor slightly corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front body mount slightly corroded

Nearside wiper split

Offside front body mount slightly corroded.

Offside rear tyre is cracked slightly due to its age.

Offside wing mirror loose.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 158,250 miles

Brake pipes to front caliper slightly corroded

Ns front head lamp slightly cloudy

Fail 11 Aug 2010 158,237 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 154,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 154,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 150,486 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 150,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 147,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 146,065 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing

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 SYJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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