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H521 WWY

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

246,461 mi
Last recorded246,461 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 WWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 246,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 246,456 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 246,433 miles

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "B" Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "B" Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 246,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front of - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion noted in area of body mount - not affecting strength at time of test

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to floorpan - area of front seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to fully assess condition of brake pipes due to undersealing.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 246,310 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat base corroded

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

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

Rear rear seats permanently removed

Pass 12 Aug 2020 246,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 246,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 245,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 245,199 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has corrosion noted - no corresponding seat fitted

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 245,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced roof (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front floorpan corroded - not within prescribed area at time of test.

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front floorpan corroded - not within prescribed area at time of test.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch has corrosion - no corresponding seat fitted

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 244,660 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion area of outrigger to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front seat base has slight wear noted

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion area of outrigger to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch - no seat fitted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak engine/transmission areas ()

Rear seats have been permanently removed

Pass 22 Jul 2016 243,216 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 240,773 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat sliding mechanism modified for carrying goods by owner

offside rear and centre seats and belts permanently removed to carry goods

Fail 20 Jul 2015 240,773 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers seat sliding mechanism modified for carrying goods by owner

offside rear and centre seats and belts permanently removed to carry goods

Pass 21 Jul 2014 238,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 236,762 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 233,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 233,299 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 227,591 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts in the side wall BUT not exposimg the cords

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 221,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 216,048 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 215,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 209,486 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 209,354 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 201,197 miles

nearside rear body mounting slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2006 196,869 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 195,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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H521 WWY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H521 WWY, 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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H521 WWY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 August 1990.

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