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H373 EEJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,276 mi
Last recorded238,276 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH373 EEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 238,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Whole chassis covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jun 2024 236,960 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 235,516 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 235,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 232,219 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 227,037 miles

Front stabiliser (watts linkage) bushes have slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2018 227,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body section 2nd mounting from front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front stabiliser (watts linkage) bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2017 223,129 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 215,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 210,926 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plates pop riveted to inner wings but unable to see if these are an inappropriate repair

vehicle extensively welded and sprayed with sealer so unable to check all welds

Pass 5 Dec 2014 205,336 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 205,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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H373 EEJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H373 EEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H373 EEJ registered?

H373 EEJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 1990.

Is H373 EEJ safe to buy?

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