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G901 BJB

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,840 mi
Last recorded79,840 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG901 BJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 79,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear service brake has only just met the required effort

Fail 17 Dec 2025 79,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear service brake has only just met the required effort

Fail 1 Dec 2025 79,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 79,670 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides above rear coil spring chassis mounts not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

rear inner body panel corroded

unable to fully access the welding repairs to o/s inner sill due to covering

Fail 28 Oct 2024 79,651 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength along outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheelarch. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor corroded next to spring hangar and damper mountings,not within a pescribed area,both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,569 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 79,561 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired oil leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,370 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,220 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 77,031 miles

Corrosion on n/side front body mount and centre pillar, although not structural recommend repair.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,648 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2012 74,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,470 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 72,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp reflector deteriorated

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 70,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,906 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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G901 BJB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 G901 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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G901 BJB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G901 BJB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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