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G950 CAF

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,693 mi
Last recorded142,693 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG950 CAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 142,693 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 142,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 137,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 131,912 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 131,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axel arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axel arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,314 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,278 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 131,273 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stabiliser rod mounting in axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 131,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 131,061 miles

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear BRAKE BIND

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 130,471 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 129,757 miles

rear o/s stabiliser arm mounting on axle corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 128,738 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie rod mounting on axle. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,403 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 126,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 125,540 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 125,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 122,677 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2009 121,703 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 118,863 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 118,863 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 117,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 113,653 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 113,653 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 111,453 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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G950 CAF is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G950 CAF, 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 G950 CAF registered?

G950 CAF is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 February 1990.

Is G950 CAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G950 CAF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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