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G787 RRA

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,168 mi
Last recorded170,168 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 RRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 170,168 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 170,070 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 166,995 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2016 166,989 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 166,983 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 165,024 miles

Oil leak

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

condition of both rear shockers

o/s/r corrosion near body mount

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2014 156,286 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside inner wings corrodded

offside under sill corroded

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 147,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 138,098 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 127,529 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,736 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 93,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 85,934 miles

Oil leak

signs of corrosion n/s & o/s outer lower sills

signs of corrosion on inner wheel arches

signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,142 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 78,141 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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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G787 RRA is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G787 RRA, 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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G787 RRA is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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