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G759 XPE

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

223,538 mi
Last recorded223,538 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG759 XPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 223,538 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 220,924 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 217,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 214,278 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 209,265 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 205,100 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 201,465 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 201,465 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Drivers seat slightly loose.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 199,904 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 197,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 197,029 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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G759 XPE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 G759 XPE, 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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What year was G759 XPE registered?

G759 XPE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G759 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G759 XPE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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