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GNZ 2159

1991 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,754 mi
Last recorded172,754 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Discovery148,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 2159
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 172,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 170,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

streeing box has very slight leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 170,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

streeing box has very slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 165,776 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 165,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 158,746 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 158,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

osf inner wing corroded not within a perscribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2007 150,396 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 150,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear half shafts seals are leaking

n/s front sphear seal leaking

o/s inner arch cororred and holed

Pass 17 Oct 2006 145,870 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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GNZ 2159 is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 148,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNZ 2159, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNZ 2159 registered?

GNZ 2159 is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 1991.

Is GNZ 2159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNZ 2159 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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