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H218 RWU

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

159,943 mi
Last recorded159,943 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 RWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 159,943 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 159,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 159,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 159,105 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 159,090 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 157,848 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 157,841 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise.corrosion to n/s/f. minner wing.

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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H218 RWU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H218 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H218 RWU?

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What year was H218 RWU registered?

H218 RWU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H218 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H218 RWU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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