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G958 ABL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

269,963 mi
Last recorded269,963 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG958 ABL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 269,963 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 269,759 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 269,529 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 269,240 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 268,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 267,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 266,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 265,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 263,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 262,155 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 260,991 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 260,966 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 257,620 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 257,627 miles

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil leaking from front o/s tractor joint

Pass 31 Jul 2012 249,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 239,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 239,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 237,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 234,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 233,811 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 229,148 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 229,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 222,313 miles

both front seat belt stalks in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2005 222,313 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front seat belt stalks in poor condition

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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G958 ABL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G958 ABL, 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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G958 ABL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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