MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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)
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)
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
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
rear floor panel work seams corroded. front inner wing panel work corroded.
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.
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
Minor underside corrosion.
Slight play in steering box.
Slight smoke on acceleration.
Major oil leak.
Front tyres wearing inner edges.
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
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?
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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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