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CH 4

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,823 mi
Last recorded142,823 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH 4
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 142,823 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 140,510 miles

All road springs corroded

Both front and 3rd row body mount areas corroded

Both front hub seals damp

Both front inner wings corroded

Rust, corrosion and welded patches to underside

Sill covers fitted

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2019 140,510 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking Box (2.1.5 (a))

All road springs corroded

Both front and 3rd row body mount areas corroded

Both front hub seals damp

Both front inner wings corroded

Rust, corrosion and welded patches to underside

Sill covers fitted

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,930 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the ones that are on the callipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2018 139,926 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the ones that are on the callipers. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 139,472 miles

Alternator light on, on start up

slight blow on exhaust from centre box joint

Pass 6 Jun 2016 139,313 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Leak From Steering Box

Fail 1 Jun 2016 139,312 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Leak From Steering Box

Pass 28 May 2015 139,123 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 138,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 137,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 137,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 136,137 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 136,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 135,642 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in steering swivel joint

Suspect leak in steering box

Fail 2 Jun 2010 135,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in steering swivel joint

Suspect leak in steering box

Pass 11 Dec 2008 133,895 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 133,895 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 132,588 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 130,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 126,606 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CH 4 is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CH 4, 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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CH 4 is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 February 1990.

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