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H162 EKX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,507 mi
Last recorded222,507 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 EKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 222,507 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 222,507 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside front brake pads contaminated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 222,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 222,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 214,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 200,911 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 186,156 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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H162 EKX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H162 EKX, 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 H162 EKX registered?

H162 EKX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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