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H284 URB

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,662 mi
Last recorded164,662 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH284 URB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 164,662 miles

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

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

all body mountings starting to rust

nearside front shock absorber mounting starting to rust

rear cross tube starting to rust

Pass 8 Apr 2011 157,981 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

rear chassis starting to rust in several places

Fail 4 Apr 2011 157,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes starting to rust

rear chassis starting to rust in several places

Pass 18 Mar 2010 152,238 miles

body starting to rust

both inner sills starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2009 145,709 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis starting to rust

Fail 25 Mar 2009 145,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

chassis starting to rust

Pass 4 Apr 2008 139,426 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 139,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 132,744 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 132,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

most metal brake pipes under bonnet and underneath starting to rust.

Pass 11 Mar 2006 124,136 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 124,110 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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H284 URB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H284 URB, 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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H284 URB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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