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H165 EKX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,426 mi
Last recorded119,426 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 EKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 119,426 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 3 Dec 2011 118,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 118,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 118,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2010 118,057 miles

unable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 19 Aug 2009 117,456 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 116,869 miles

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

off side drag link dust cover split

Pass 2 Jul 2007 116,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 115,148 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 115,148 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H165 EKX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H165 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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H165 EKX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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