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G995 NRH

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,711 mi
Last recorded216,711 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG995 NRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 216,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 216,700 miles

offside front arch corroided

Pass 18 Jul 2020 216,502 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty/painted/undersealed .

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 215,195 miles

vehicle underbody covered in underseal, slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 29 Jul 2015 213,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Jul 2015 213,393 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Jul 2014 210,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

rear bump stop mounting rubbers missing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 207,871 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 206,656 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 202,248 miles

Oil leak

front brake hoses stretched whilst vehicle raised

front wings insecure

tail gate secured shut by string

Fail 7 Jul 2011 202,244 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

front brake hoses stretched whilst vehicle raised

front diff sump plug loose

front wings insecure

tail gate secured shut by string

Pass 31 Jul 2007 196,579 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 196,465 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 189,060 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 189,010 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

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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G995 NRH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G995 NRH, 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 G995 NRH registered?

G995 NRH is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1990.

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