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H231 PTW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

300,079 mi
Last recorded300,079 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 PTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 300,079 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB CREAKING

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR , OFFSIDE BODY MOUNTS , OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN TESTABLE AREA

Fail 1 Aug 2012 300,067 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB CREAKING

NEARSIDE REAR FLOOR , OFFSIDE BODY MOUNTS , OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN TESTABLE AREA

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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H231 PTW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H231 PTW, 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 H231 PTW registered?

H231 PTW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H231 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H231 PTW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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