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BAM 757V

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,117 mi
Last recorded182,117 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 757V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 182,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 182,117 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 174,383 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 168,003 miles

Both front globe seals leaking slightly

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 167,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 167,890 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front body mount area

Pass 27 Nov 2018 164,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 166,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 101,068 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 161,066 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 158,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 158,932 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 157,776 miles

nsf brake pipe

nsr hub damp

osf brake pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2013 155,523 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gearbox leaking

headlamp clips broken nearside

rear axle leaking

speedo cable laying on exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2013 155,522 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

gearbox leaking

headlamp clips broken nearside

rear axle leaking

speedo cable laying on exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2012 152,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front rigid brake pipes undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2012 152,450 miles

front rigid brake pipes undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2008 151,069 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING OIL

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OIL LEAK FROM TRANSFER BOX

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 151,046 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HUB OIL LEAK

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 146,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 142,465 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 142,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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BAM 757V is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BAM 757V, 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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BAM 757V is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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