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H301 AFG

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 AFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 138,826 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake lines corroded

oil around o/s/r hub assembly

oil leaks

plastic seal covers fitted

rear seats folded down

underside corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 138,826 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake lines corroded

oil around o/s/r hub assembly

oil leaks

plastic seal covers fitted

rear seats folded down

underside corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 138,817 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2012 130,390 miles

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

borderline wear in rear axle ball joint, recommend attention

cooling system header tank cap missing

nearside front outer & under sill corroded & holed

nearside outer sill corroded & holed, just outside testible area (seat belt mount)

offside front floor to under sill corroded & holed

offside rear inner arch panel corroded & holed

offside rear sill end/wheel arch area corroded & holed

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2012 130,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

borderline wear in rear axle ball joint, recommend attention

cooling system header tank cap missing

nearside front outer & under sill corroded & holed

nearside outer sill corroded & holed, just outside testible area (seat belt mount)

offside front floor to under sill corroded & holed

offside front wheel arch panel corroded & holed

offside rear inner arch panel corroded & holed

offside rear sill end/wheel arch area corroded & holed

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2012 130,315 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 123,439 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 123,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 117,682 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 117,636 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 110,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 110,031 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 103,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 90,154 miles

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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H301 AFG is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 H301 AFG, 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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H301 AFG is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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