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H479 ECW

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,926 mi
Last recorded211,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH479 ECW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 211,926 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear body slightly corroded

slight play in centre rear ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2007 205,731 miles

advise advanced corrosion throughout vehicle!

advise long handbrake travel!

advise n/s/r bump stop missing!

advise oil leak!

advise play in o/s/f pan hard rod bush!

advise play in steering box!

advise rear upper shock bushes worn!

Pass 12 Jul 2007 205,731 miles

advise areas of advanced corrosion throughout vehicle!

advise long handbrake travel!

advise n/s/r bump stop missing!

advise oil leak!

advise play in both rear damper top bushes!

advise play in o/s/f pan hard rod bush!

advise play in steering box!

Pass 14 Jul 2006 198,048 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 198,048 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

all welding repairs are covered in thick underseal.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sligh play in steering column joint - adivse this is replaced.

this vehicle is heavily corroded in various areas under vehicle and under bonnet - advise.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 197,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H479 ECW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H479 ECW, 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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H479 ECW is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 November 1990.

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