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H378 ECW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,771 mi
Last recorded126,771 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH378 ECW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 126,771 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 126,682 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 120,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 120,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 117,996 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 117,996 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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H378 ECW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H378 ECW, 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 H378 ECW registered?

H378 ECW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 1990.

Is H378 ECW safe to buy?

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