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H527 CTR

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,411 mi
Last recorded219,411 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH527 CTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 219,411 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front propshaft, rear u/j has play

o/s/f pads low and front discs worn

rear propshaft u/j has play

serious corrosion around n/s/r outrigger and sill area!

slight leak from o/s/f tractor joint

slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes

Fail 12 Aug 2011 219,407 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front propshaft, rear u/j has play

o/s/f pads low and front discs worn

rear propshaft u/j has play

serious corrosion around n/s/r outrigger and sill area!

slight leak from o/s/f tractor joint

slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2010 215,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 203,165 miles

Body has slight corrosion.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 189,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 189,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 171,685 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 158,428 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 158,428 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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H527 CTR is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H527 CTR, 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 H527 CTR registered?

H527 CTR is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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