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H137 CSP

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,473 mi
Last recorded103,473 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 CSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 103,473 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 103,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,044 miles

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,043 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,676 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 102,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,276 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 101,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 99,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

doors not fitted at time of test

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight power steering leak

Fail 11 May 2017 99,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

doors not fitted at time of test

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight power steering leak

Pass 14 May 2016 98,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 97,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 96,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 95,592 miles

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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H137 CSP is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H137 CSP, 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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H137 CSP is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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