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H393 BPX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,484 mi
Last recorded170,484 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH393 BPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 170,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

diesel emmision limit nearly on max

Fail 23 Feb 2018 170,482 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

diesel emmision limit nearly on max

Pass 1 Mar 2017 169,741 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deterorating

clutch pedal rubber missing

various places have been welded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 167,618 miles

sway bar has play

under vehicle corrosion and been repaired

Pass 27 Feb 2015 165,263 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under vehicle but not within 30cm of structure

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear outter diff seal

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2014 163,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 159,349 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 154,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to offside front A frame pillar

general under body surface corrosion

slight leak from steering box

Pass 21 Feb 2012 154,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to offside front A frame pillar

general under body surface corrosion

slight leak from steering box

Pass 28 Feb 2011 150,450 miles

oil keae from near side front drive jont .

Fail 17 Feb 2011 150,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

oil leak from near side front drive jont .

rad cap off .

Pass 21 Jan 2010 143,461 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 143,360 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 133,350 miles

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

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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H393 BPX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H393 BPX, 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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H393 BPX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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