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H545 EGS

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,468 mi
Last recorded153,468 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH545 EGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 153,468 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 153,468 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 148,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 142,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 142,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 135,887 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 129,069 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 129,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 125,764 miles

drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2009 125,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2008 115,760 miles

boot floor looks to have been welded on the inside , corrosion to rear of car

Fail 19 Jan 2008 115,760 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

boot floor looks to have been welded on the inside , corrosion to rear of car

Pass 19 Jan 2007 104,996 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 104,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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H545 EGS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 H545 EGS, 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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H545 EGS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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