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G981 XRT

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,660 mi
Last recorded183,660 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 183,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 178,572 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 176,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 173,213 miles

slight free play on steering drop arm

Pass 9 Aug 2013 169,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 165,991 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 165,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 162,251 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2010 162,251 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs worn/rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 159,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 159,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 154,782 miles

FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE ENDS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 152,528 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 152,528 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 149,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all front flexi brake hose ends rusty

both front discs rusty vehicle has been standing

gearbox oil leak

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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G981 XRT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G981 XRT, 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 G981 XRT registered?

G981 XRT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G981 XRT safe to buy?

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