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H247 XYU

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH247 XYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing, not within prescribed areas

exhaust system corroded, minor leak of gases at front to centre joint

number plate lamp deteriorated

power steering drive belt in poor condition and slipping

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight leak from power steering pipes along front chassis

Fail 17 Jan 2012 58,420 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing, not within prescribed areas

exhaust system corroded, minor leak of gases at front to centre joint

number plate lamp deteriorated

power steering drive belt in poor condition and slipping

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight leak from power steering pipes along front chassis

Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,005 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of corrosion on body

signs of corrosion on body mounts

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,005 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of corrosion on body

signs of corrosion on body mounts

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,300 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks on front hubs

poor beam pattern

signs of corrosion on chassis

signs of corrosion on springs

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2006 55,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on discs

oil leak

signs of corrosion on chassis

slight strg/brake pull

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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H247 XYU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H247 XYU, 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 H247 XYU registered?

H247 XYU is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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