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EBZ 5118

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,993 mi
Last recorded149,993 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBZ 5118
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 149,993 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 144,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front out rig (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear out rig (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 144,102 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 143,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 142,474 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 142,257 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 141,520 miles

minor corrosion of exhaust tail pipe

minor rusting around body mounts

Pass 25 Jul 2013 140,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 139,082 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 136,596 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to see corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2011 133,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front swivel joints pitting

both outter sills

leak from steering box

Pass 21 May 2010 131,745 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 127,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 122,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,179 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 110,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2006 100,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 100,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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EBZ 5118 is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EBZ 5118, 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 EBZ 5118 registered?

EBZ 5118 is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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