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G875 PFL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

155,482 mi
Last recorded155,482 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG875 PFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 155,482 miles

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 155,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 141,654 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

rusty in places esp rear boot floor and front inner archs

Fail 3 Dec 2009 141,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

rusty in places esp rear boot floor and front inner archs

Fail 24 Nov 2009 141,645 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Corrosion around wheel arches under bonnet

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

General corrosion all over underside of vehicle

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

OSF hub seal has slight leak

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 134,644 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON INNER SILLS / BODY MOUNTING BRACKETS

Pass 20 Nov 2008 134,644 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON INNER SILLS / BODY MOUNTING BRACKETS

Pass 13 Nov 2007 130,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 130,807 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 124,200 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 124,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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G875 PFL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G875 PFL, 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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G875 PFL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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