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H183 FPE

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

129,328 mi
Last recorded129,328 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 FPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 129,328 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 129,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,676 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,557 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,362 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,155 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,489 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,119 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 113,222 miles

Nearside Rear body mount corroding

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside Rear body mount corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 108,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,316 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas

surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2016

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion outside prescribed areas

surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 99,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,201 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 99,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,726 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 98,726 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,576 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,576 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,641 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

wind screen cracked o/s bottom corner

Pass 3 Aug 2009
Fail 3 Aug 2009

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 92,777 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

crack to offside windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,249 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 83,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H183 FPE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 H183 FPE, 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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H183 FPE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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