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H18 WJB

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,484 mi
Last recorded154,484 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 WJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 154,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate incorrect To small (0.1 (c))

Seat belt anchorage loose Not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Welding needs to be completed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Both wings loose

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

On going project requires finishing

Pass 22 Dec 2016

Rear chassis surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2013 178,951 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 178,941 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 178,004 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 178,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 178,900 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 178,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 178,900 miles

heavy surface rust on rear chassis cross section No plate lights came on when tapped front n/s side light came on when tapped slight play in o/s and n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2007 173,282 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 173,282 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 165,027 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres approaching limit

corrosion on battery tray and innerwing

play in rear door hinges

Fail 16 Nov 2005 168,679 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

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)

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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H18 WJB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H18 WJB, 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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H18 WJB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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