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H246 OEE

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,474 mi
Last recorded166,474 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 OEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 166,474 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis

nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside and nearside front inner wings are corroded and holed

offside and nearside front seats are loose

offside and nearside headlamp patterns are weak

offside and nearside inner and outer sills are corroded

offside and nearside outer sills are covered

offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes are worn

oil leak

oil leak from nearside front hub

slight play at front wheel bearings

slight play in upper steering column universal joint

steering is stiff

Fail 24 Sep 2008 166,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis

nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside and nearside front inner wings are corroded and holed

offside and nearside front seats are loose

offside and nearside headlamp patterns are weak

offside and nearside inner and outer sills are corroded

offside and nearside outer sills are covered

offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes are worn

oil leak

oil leak from nearside front hub

slight play at front wheel bearings

slight play in upper steering column universal joint

steering is stiff

Pass 1 Oct 2007 157,259 miles

body mounts are corroded

chassis corroded

chassis outriggers corroded

engine / gearbox oil leaks

engine oil leak

floors corroded

nearside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front hubs leaking oil

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside door handle operation is poor

offside front seat insecure

rear shoch absorber bushes are loose

slight handbrake travel

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

slight noise / play at offside front wheel bearing

steering stiff

Fail 18 Sep 2007 157,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

body mounts corroded

chassis corroded

chassis outriggers corroded

engine oil leak

engine/gear box oil leaks

exhaust front pipe slight leak

floors corroded

nearside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front hubs leaking oil

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside door handle operation poor (outer)

offside front seat insecure

rear shock absorbers loose

slight handbrake travel

slight noise/play at offside front wheel bearing

steering stiff

Pass 2 Oct 2006 147,664 miles

both brake pipes to nearside front front brake hoses are slightly corroded

engine oil level is low

nearside rear brake pipe is starting to corrode

offside and nearside outer sills are corroded

offside rear lower shock absorber bushes are worn

oil leak

slight play at offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Sep 2006 147,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

2 x front prop shaft bolts are loose

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both brake pipes to nearside front hoses are slightly corroded

engine oil level is low

offside and nearside outer sills are corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are getting low

offside rear lower shock bushes are worn

oil around hand brake drum area

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2005 134,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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H246 OEE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H246 OEE, 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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H246 OEE is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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