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H514 BFB

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,545 mi
Last recorded145,545 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH514 BFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 145,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

light corrosion n/s inner sill / front inner wings

Fail 2 Mar 2013 145,325 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

light corrosion n/s inner sill / front inner wings

Pass 7 Mar 2012 138,327 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion inner sills / body mounts / front inner wings

Fail 25 Feb 2012 138,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion inner sills / body mounts / front inner wings

Pass 21 Feb 2011 131,150 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT O/S INNER WING / O/S INNER SILL [FRONT]

Fail 12 Feb 2011 131,024 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT O/S INNER WING / O/S INNER SILL [FRONT]

Pass 13 Feb 2010 122,902 miles

Surface corrosion inner sills / body mount areas & front inner wing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 116,637 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 116,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion - inner sills/body mountings / front inner wings

Pass 23 Jan 2008 111,893 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)

n/s and o/s/f bump stops missing

Fail 8 Jan 2008 111,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Patch welding present

Pass 8 Jan 2007 105,397 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 105,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

power steering pump noisy

Pass 7 Dec 2005 98,933 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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H514 BFB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H514 BFB, 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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H514 BFB is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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