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H291 PPW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,782 mi
Last recorded234,782 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 PPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 234,782 miles

oil leaks

rear inner arch corroded

chips in screen

leak from rear diff

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 233,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in screen

leak from rear diff

n/s/f inner wing corroded

oil leaks

rear inner arch corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 221,010 miles

Steering guard very close to front steering drag link

Pass 1 Nov 2013 215,628 miles

no plate lamps dim

ns mirror broken

Pass 7 Jul 2012 213,838 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly cut

front number plate damaged

rear number plate damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2011 212,447 miles

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

all tyres slightly cut (not showing cord)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate damaged

stone chip in screen (not in drivers view of the road)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 212,447 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres slightly cut (not showing cord)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate damaged

stone chip in screen (not in drivers view of the road)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 210,308 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have slight cuts (not reaching cords)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 210,308 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have slight cuts (not reaching cords)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 208,155 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres slight cuts

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 11 Jul 2008 206,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres slightly cut (not reaching cords)

nearside rear bumper cap broken

Pass 22 Jun 2007 203,238 miles

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

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

nearside front inner wing slightly rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2007 203,238 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front inner wing slightly rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2006 199,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

front bullbars cracked (not insecure)

nearside inner wing rusty

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

offside front tyre inner side wall slight cut (not showing cord) †

Fail 15 Jul 2006 199,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front bullbars cracked (not insecure)

nearside inner wing rusty

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

offside front tyre inner side wall slight cut (not showing cord) †

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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H291 PPW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H291 PPW, 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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H291 PPW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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