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H255 YMX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,504 mi
Last recorded125,504 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 YMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 125,504 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2009 125,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2008 116,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 101,436 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front spheres o/s & n/s slight leak ,underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2007 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front spheres o/s & n/s slight leak ,underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2006 100,060 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 100,039 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H255 YMX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,528cc petrol 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 H255 YMX, 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 H255 YMX registered?

H255 YMX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is H255 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H255 YMX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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