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G900 PHH

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,274 mi
Last recorded199,274 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG900 PHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 199,274 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side poor condition, brake pedal soft but efficient (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer slight corrosion to sill, not within prescribed area

Offside body mounting slight corrosion but still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 199,137 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 199,137 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All over body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 199,081 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 199,081 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering component casing not properly attached panhard rod mount (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 198,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 196,323 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 196,316 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 195,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 192,891 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 88,916 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 185,535 miles

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

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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G900 PHH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G900 PHH, 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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G900 PHH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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