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G770 SGX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

187,753 mi
Last recorded187,753 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG770 SGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 187,753 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2026 187,753 miles

Passenger's seat with a defective structure insecure to the floor (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2013 149,343 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to body mountings

Fail 20 Nov 2013 149,393 miles

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in body mountings

small oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2009 149,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front hub oil seals are leaking

o/s/r tyre appears to be low on pressure

Pass 15 Jul 2009 149,393 miles

both front hub oil seals are leaking

o/s/r tyre appears to be low on pressure

Pass 13 Jun 2008 149,385 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 149,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,287 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,287 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

battery insecure

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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G770 SGX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G770 SGX, 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 G770 SGX registered?

G770 SGX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G770 SGX safe to buy?

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