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B290 COX

1991 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,702 mi
Last recorded148,702 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Discovery148,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB290 COX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 148,702 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded column central mounting on bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive difficult to assess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component under pump area (2.1.5 (a))

service brake pedal reserve travel is only just sufficient

Pass 17 Jul 2017 148,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,005 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 147,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 146,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 146,233 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 145,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 141,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 141,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 139,478 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 135,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 135,858 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 131,297 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 131,297 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion in rear floor pans

nearside front hub slight leak

offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight power steering fluid leak at reservoir

Pass 14 Dec 2006 128,004 miles

power steering pump slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2006 123,982 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 123,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B290 COX is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 B290 COX, 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.

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B290 COX is a 1991 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 1991.

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