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H298 KJT

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

226,674 mi
Last recorded226,674 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 KJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 226,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front cv's leaking grease

corrosion to both inner sills all withing 30cms of body mounts not considered excessive

front differential leaking oil

rear floor pan below seats corroding

rear inner arches & boot wells are corroded

underside of vehicle has been undersealed & has various wielded repairs

Fail 12 Sep 2016 226,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front cv's leaking grease

corrosion to both inner sills all withing 30cms of body mounts not considered excessive

front differential leaking oil

rear floor pan below seats corroding

rear inner arches & boot wells are corroded

underside of vehicle has been undersealed & has various wielded repairs

Pass 21 Sep 2015 223,918 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 217,134 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 216,936 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 209,508 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 209,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 203,253 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 203,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 198,190 miles

both rear axle bump stops missing

o/s/f anti roll bar droplink dust cover split

Pass 26 Oct 2009 191,645 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 183,390 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 183,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 175,136 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 167,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s ands n/s front shock mount turrets starting to corrode

Fail 25 Sep 2006 166,946 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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H298 KJT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H298 KJT, 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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H298 KJT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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