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H538 GDY

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,377 mi
Last recorded118,377 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH538 GDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 118,377 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 118,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front headlights lenes tarnished/condensation in

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded not in prescribe areas

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 110,130 miles

both headlamps have reduced light output

nearside retainer ring for cv seal corroded

offside retainer ring for cv seal corroded

rear exhaust system has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to both front inner arches

slight corrosion to both rear chassis members

slight corrosion to rear floor on both sides

Pass 19 Jan 2007 99,897 miles

front/rear tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear shocker dust covers rusted

Pass 5 Jan 2006 91,616 miles

centre rear seat belt not fitted

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2006 91,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

centre rear seat belt not fitted

oil leak

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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H538 GDY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 H538 GDY, 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 H538 GDY registered?

H538 GDY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H538 GDY safe to buy?

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