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H24 CBJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2485cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,053 mi
Last recorded57,053 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 CBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,485cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,053 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 57,053 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 56,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps temperamental (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in boot area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front outer diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 56,286 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in boot area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both front outer diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 56,281 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front AXEL SWIVEL SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front AXEL SWIVEL SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,827 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 54,507 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,929 miles

under side heavily under sealed and welded

Fail 23 May 2018 53,918 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure both outer sills corroded\osf inner wing under wing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification step mountings jagged (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 49,881 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wings coroded

nsr outer sill heavily coroded and holed

Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,644 miles

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,900 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,436 miles

slight corsion around both rear body mounts

slight leak from both front half shaft seals

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,022 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 23,399 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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H24 CBJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,485cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H24 CBJ, 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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H24 CBJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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