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H443 FPL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,876 mi
Last recorded125,876 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH443 FPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 125,876 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 125,871 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 119,034 miles

all metal brake pipes very rusty and weak

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2007 115,811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 115,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 106,135 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 106,122 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

all metal brake pipes very rusty and weak

freeplay in both front wheel bearings

rear brake pads in poor condition

rear brake pads low

very dirty underneath

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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H443 FPL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H443 FPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H443 FPL registered?

H443 FPL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 August 1990.

Is H443 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H443 FPL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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