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H398 GCF

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,234 mi
Last recorded150,234 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 GCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 150,234 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,334 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 149,319 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 147,998 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 147,998 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 143,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 140,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 138,485 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 138,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 138,471 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,188 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 138,177 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 134,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 130,705 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 192,110 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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H398 GCF is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H398 GCF, 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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H398 GCF is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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