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H523 GDY

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,108 mi
Last recorded188,108 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH523 GDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 188,108 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both outer door sills corroding

rear exhaust system touching bodywork and rattles,system still secure and not blowing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 188,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Lower Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both outer door sills corroding

rear exhaust system touching bodywork and rattles,system still secure and not blowing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 177,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 177,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 172,314 miles

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

can not see condition of outer sills as covered over with trim

can not see quality of weld repairs as covered ov er with sealant

corrosion n/s/f body mount, body secure

Fail 9 Jul 2009 171,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

can not see full condition of outer sills as covered over with plastic trim, presumed ok

corrossion around both rear body mounts which would be considered excessive but not enough to leave the body insecure

excessive corrosion n/s/f inner arch, outside perscribed areas at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2008 167,957 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear body mounts showing corrision not excessive

Pass 16 Jul 2007 164,001 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front driving lamp glass broken,showing sharp edges,taped up and made good

Pass 22 Jun 2006 157,431 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 157,431 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H523 GDY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H523 GDY, 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 H523 GDY registered?

H523 GDY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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