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H515 FEJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,455 mi
Last recorded191,455 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH515 FEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 191,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 191,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 185,706 miles

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

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 14 Mar 2013 178,547 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front b pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2012 167,025 miles

Body/ inner wings has slight corrosion n/s and o/s front

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

Slight corrosion n/s/r inner wheel arch

slight corrosion n/s and o/s/r sills

Fail 1 Mar 2011 151,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 151,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 137,789 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 137,789 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 124,185 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 124,185 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 110,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 110,135 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 94,190 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 90,817 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 90,817 miles

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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H515 FEJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H515 FEJ, 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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What year was H515 FEJ registered?

H515 FEJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 1990.

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