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H256 XFL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 XFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 97,170 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 97,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 96,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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H256 XFL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H256 XFL, 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 H256 XFL registered?

H256 XFL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H256 XFL safe to buy?

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