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H492 XUC

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

164,493 mi
Last recorded164,493 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 XUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2009 164,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/F inner wing corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 158,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight leak from Power steering Box Slight leak from Power steering pump O/S/F indicator lens cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2007 158,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight leak from Power steering Box Slight leak from Power steering pump O/S/F indicator lens cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2006 148,366 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 148,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2005 128,254 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 128,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 May 2005 128,023 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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H492 XUC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 H492 XUC, 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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H492 XUC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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