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H456 FAC

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

168,884 mi
Last recorded168,884 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 FAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 168,884 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight weeping from swivel joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2022 157,166 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight weeping from swivel joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2021 144,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle under body

Slight weeping from swivel joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,542 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 126,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to body

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,809 miles

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

Oil leak front diff seal and transfer box ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 101,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,954 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 89,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,305 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,305 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,158 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,152 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 6,687 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 66,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 65,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 65,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 63,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 61,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 59,670 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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H456 FAC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White 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 H456 FAC, 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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H456 FAC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 1990.

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The MOT history for H456 FAC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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