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G853 VUU

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,954 mi
Last recorded149,954 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG853 VUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 149,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mount prescribed area corroded and holed

Fail 22 Jan 2020 149,953 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre deflated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mount prescribed area corroded and holed

Pass 9 Aug 2018 148,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some under body suspension components are rusty.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 146,512 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 145,070 miles

Battery loose

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Exhaust rubbers cracked

Nearside Headlight aim poor

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 145,069 miles

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

Battery loose

Both front inner wheel arches corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Exhaust rubbers cracked

Nearside Headlight aim poor

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 May 2015 143,617 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 21 May 2014 141,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Jun 2013 139,827 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 137,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 135,084 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 133,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 128,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 125,978 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 121,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 119,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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G853 VUU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 G853 VUU, 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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G853 VUU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G853 VUU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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