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H228 SWW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,909 mi
Last recorded132,909 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 SWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,909 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 126,877 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 126,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,533 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 100,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 121,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 117,116 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 114,302 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 114,301 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 112,014 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 111,981 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,731 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 107,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,790 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 105,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 104,626 miles

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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H228 SWW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H228 SWW, 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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H228 SWW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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