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G856 VUU

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

250,126 mi
Last recorded250,126 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 VUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 250,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 245,506 miles

ns /os body mountings corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 239,331 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 239,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 224,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 219,981 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 219,691 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 201,658 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearin g.very slight play in steering box drop arm to trackrod balljoint.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 186,139 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 175,704 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 167,671 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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G856 VUU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 G856 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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What year was G856 VUU registered?

G856 VUU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G856 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G856 VUU 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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