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H391 GKF

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,066 mi
Last recorded62,066 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH391 GKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,066 miles

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,062 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure both (2.7.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,717 miles

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

underneath vehical caked in soil

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,301 miles

Drivers seat locking mechanism worn

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box weeping slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2014 159,625 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system fouling body

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 61,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Drivers front seat locking mechanism worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre heavily cracked

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,929 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 60,921 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,320 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,315 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,437 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 58,437 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

nsr inner wing valence rotten

nsr lamp lens damaged

osr vehicle leaning coil spring deteriorated?

under side of vehicle covered in clay muck and mud

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,780 miles

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

front disc's scored worn

nsr inner wing rotten

Fail 19 Oct 2010 57,780 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

front disc's scored worn

nsr inner wing rotten

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 56,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,415 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 54,388 miles

Offside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,426 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 52,424 miles

Nearside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 51,292 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 51,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Oct 2005 51,279 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

rear u/j worn to excess

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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H391 GKF is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H391 GKF, 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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H391 GKF is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 1990.

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