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H254 ECK

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,172 mi
Last recorded126,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH254 ECK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 126,172 miles

Nearside Front Floor/body holed by corrosion (outwith prescribed area)

Offside Front Floor/body holed by corrosion (outwith prescribed area)

Various suspension/steering components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 124,770 miles

Nearside Front Floor/body holed by corrosion outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Floor/body holed by corrosion outwith prescribed area

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,323 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both drag link ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 119,852 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 113,025 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 104,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,966 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front & rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill front & rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,512 miles

all underneath getting quite coroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,048 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,900 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,211 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,151 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,731 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,284 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 97,068 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 96,890 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 96,464 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 96,455 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,493 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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H254 ECK is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H254 ECK, 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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H254 ECK is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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