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G898 XND

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

93,425 mi
Last recorded93,425 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 XND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ignition on or off all nearside lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,707 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 92,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2016 92,697 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off Sidelight (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on Sidelight (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Emissions not done exhaust blowing

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,224 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,224 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f swivel hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,072 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

bolt slightly loose on steering box but still secured to chassis

Fail 18 Sep 2013 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

bolt slightly loose on steering box but still secured to chassis

Fail 13 Sep 2012 90,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,733 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 89,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 89,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 89,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,926 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 85,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 XND is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 XND, 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 XND is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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