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H168 EKX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,251 mi
Last recorded194,251 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 EKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2008 194,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front number plate cracked/extensive rusting throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2007 189,531 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wing rusting/boot floor rusting and holed/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jan 2007 189,497 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner wing rusting under bonnet/holes in boot floor advise welding as soon as possible/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2005 182,737 miles

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

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

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

both front radius arms, front bushes worn

n/s/r mud guard splash shield corroded through

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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H168 EKX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H168 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 H168 EKX registered?

H168 EKX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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