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H438 DCD

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,692 mi
Last recorded179,692 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 DCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 179,692 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Front prop shaft front coupling slightly loose

N/S/F Brake pipe to flexi anchor point badly corroded

N/S/F Hub seal leaking oil

O/S/F Brake pipe to flexi hose anchor point corroded away...

Rear axle/final drive leaking badly

Fail 16 Apr 2014 179,692 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Front prop shaft front coupling slightly loose

N/S/F Brake pipe to flexi anchor point badly corroded

N/S/F Hub seal leaking oil

O/S/F Brake pipe to flexi hose anchor point corroded away...

Rear axle/final drive leaking badly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 175,349 miles

N/S/F Hub oil seal leaking

N/S/R Suspension bump stop missing

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Underside of vehicle very muddy... accurate assessment difficult

Pass 24 Apr 2012 171,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 168,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 163,401 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 157,928 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 152,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 142,962 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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H438 DCD is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H438 DCD, 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 H438 DCD registered?

H438 DCD is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H438 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H438 DCD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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