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G926 YBW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

187,226 mi
Last recorded187,226 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG926 YBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 187,226 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2025 178,591 miles

General underside corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2023 173,513 miles

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2023 173,513 miles

Nearside Rear body mount corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 164,883 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 164,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2021 156,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 155,922 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 155,227 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

corrosion to body mounts,chassis,seat belt mounts,o/s/f inner wing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 154,433 miles

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

corrosion to arches,inside and out,chassis,body mounts,seat belt mounts,n/s/f driveshaft seal weeping

Pass 18 Nov 2015 153,575 miles

corrosion to inner arches/sills,oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 153,340 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to inner arches

Pass 22 Nov 2013 152,809 miles

steering box weeping,n/s/f driveshaft seal weeping,corrosion to chassis,floorpans,suspension mounts/components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 151,879 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 149,847 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 148,397 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 147,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 145,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 143,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 140,870 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 134,530 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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G926 YBW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 G926 YBW, 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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What year was G926 YBW registered?

G926 YBW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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The MOT history for G926 YBW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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