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H42 CDS

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,197 mi
Last recorded178,197 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 CDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 178,197 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 178,160 miles

Lower Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H42 CDS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 H42 CDS, 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 H42 CDS registered?

H42 CDS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 1990.

Is H42 CDS safe to buy?

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