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H495 WYJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH495 WYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2019 151,383 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of both body sill sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 149,182 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 146,734 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 143,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil around transfer box

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 143,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil around transfer box

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 141,061 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 141,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 138,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 135,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front ( passengers seat ) mechanism has slight play.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front (drivers seat ) mechanism has slight play.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 135,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front ( passengers seat ) mechanism has slight play.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front (drivers seat ) mechanism has slight play.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 131,774 miles

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

drivers seat mechanism slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,770 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

drivers seat mechanism slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2011 127,195 miles

floor pans corroded

oil leak

outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 127,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

outer sills corroded

floor pans corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 122,672 miles

body mounts corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

outer sills corroded

shock absorber top caps corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2010 122,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

body mounts corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leaks

outer sills corroded

shock absorber top caps corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 116,088 miles

advise slight oil leak from steering box area

Fail 24 Aug 2009 116,088 miles

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

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

advise slight oil leak from steering box area

Pass 18 Aug 2008 111,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 23 Aug 2007 106,452 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 106,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 101,683 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING BOX

REAR BODY MOUNTING AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR NO PLATE LETTERS STARTING TO SPLIT

WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 23 Aug 2006 101,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING BOX

REAR BODY MOUNTING AREAS STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR NO PLATE LETTERS STARTING TO SPLIT

WIPERS STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 25 Aug 2005 95,847 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 95,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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H495 WYJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 H495 WYJ, 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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H495 WYJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H495 WYJ shows 27 tests with a 51.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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