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G898 BJB

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,563 mi
Last recorded195,563 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 BJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 195,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 189,937 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 185,795 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 179,269 miles

nsr inner pannel/nsf inner pannel/nsf tyre cracked/nsf+osf metal brake pipes/nsf upper arch/osf body mount all corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 179,099 miles

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

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

nsr inner pannel/nsf inner pannel/nsf tyre cracked/nsf+osf metal brake pipes/nsf upper arch/osf body mount all corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 176,101 miles

Slight free play in steering box

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2008 176,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Slight free play in steering box

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2007 172,065 miles

metal brake pipes to front flex hoses rusting. oil deposits in steering box area.

Fail 13 Sep 2007 172,046 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in nearside front track rod end

Steering box appears damp

Fail 5 Jul 2007 32,977 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in o/s/f swivell joint

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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G898 BJB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G898 BJB, 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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G898 BJB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 February 1990.

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