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H436 COD

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,693 mi
Last recorded179,693 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH436 COD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 179,693 miles

NSF Tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

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

tow bar electric socket damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2012 179,591 miles

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

NSF Tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

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

tow bar electric socket damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2011 173,966 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 173,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 166,740 miles

Battery insecure

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

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Jul 2010 166,694 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Battery insecure

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 160,270 miles

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

corrosion n/s/f wheel arch

oil mist around steering box

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

various welding jobs been done and heaverly sealed over and painted

Fail 8 Sep 2008 160,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills have trims covering the sill hard to inspect at time of test suspected corrosion under trims

corrosion to various places out of prescribed area

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2007 158,065 miles

slight corrosion some brake pipes o/s/f

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight cracking outside of rear tyre walls

Pass 4 Jul 2006 145,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 145,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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H436 COD is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H436 COD, 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 H436 COD registered?

H436 COD is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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