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H433 VCG

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

285,131 mi
Last recorded285,131 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH433 VCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 285,131 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2023 285,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 282,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2020 279,720 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 279,652 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 276,742 miles

Corrosion to boot floor

Front brake hoses lightly rubbing chassis on full locks

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 276,363 miles

Corrosion to boot floor - repaired internally

OSF brake hoses lightly rubbing chassis

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 276,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not located at upper mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front panhard rod nearside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to boot floor - repaired internally

OSF brake hoses lightly rubbing chassis

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 275,444 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 275,439 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 272,779 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 272,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 269,276 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 264,758 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 261,944 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion through out

Fail 20 Nov 2013 261,940 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion through out

Pass 30 Nov 2012 257,750 miles

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

N/s/f sidelamp dull. Headlamp aims borderline low. Faint beam pattern o/s/f headlamp. Rear brake discs corroded.

N/s/f tyre starting to tear. N/s/r tyre cracking. Corrosion generally around body mounts.

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 257,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/s/f sidelamp dull. Headlamp aims borderline low. Faint beam pattern o/s/f headlamp. Rear brake discs corroded.

N/s/f tyre starting to tear. N/s/r tyre cracking. Corrosion generally around body mounts.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 253,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 246,532 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 237,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 198,595 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 185,535 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 169,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 158,613 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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H433 VCG is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H433 VCG, 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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H433 VCG is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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