1990 Land Rover Discovery 3.5L Petrol · G901 BJB
1990 Land Rover Discovery (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 79,840 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G901 BJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 79,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G901 BJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Discovery (G901 BJB) between October 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G901 BJB Mileage History
- 28/10/202479,651 mi
- 27/11/202479,670 mi+19 mi
- 01/12/202579,825 mi+155 mi
- 17/12/202579,840 mi+15 mi
- 17/12/202579,840 mi
Average of roughly 166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
Inner front wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are highly prone to corrosion. The aluminium body panels hide steel underneath that rots badly.
- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
Blocked sunroof drain tubes cause water to pour into the cabin, damaging electrics and causing rust. The headlining sags on later (1994+) models.
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