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H285 XGX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,762 mi
Last recorded76,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 XGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 76,762 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both front inner wheel arches in various places (6.1.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear seat belt stalk incomplete.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,857 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and Offside front inner wings corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear seat belt clasp surround missing

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and Offside front inner wings corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear seat belt clasp surround missing

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,898 miles

Both front inner wings and wheel arches corroded through outside failable areas.

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear and both front body mountings corroded but not yet failure,may require attention next year.

Offside rear and both front tyres worn low on edges.

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 68,898 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front inner wings and wheel arches corroded through outside failable areas.

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear and both front body mountings corroded but not yet failure,may require attention next year.

Offside rear and both front tyres worn low on edges.

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,354 miles

rear floor panel work seams corroded. front inner wing panel work corroded.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 65,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear floor panel work seams corroded. front inner wing panel work corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,047 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,781 miles

Minor underside corrosion.

Slight play in steering box.

Slight smoke on acceleration.

Major oil leak.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,196 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front swivel hub leaking

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2005 41,933 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 41,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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H285 XGX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H285 XGX, 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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H285 XGX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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