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H296 AEC

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

183,153 mi
Last recorded183,153 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH296 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 183,153 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 183,153 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 182,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 176,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 167,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 162,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 157,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 152,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 146,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 143,001 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 140,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 138,248 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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H296 AEC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 H296 AEC, 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 H296 AEC registered?

H296 AEC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 October 1990.

Is H296 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H296 AEC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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