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H545 WMR

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,889 mi
Last recorded97,889 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH545 WMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 97,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f cab mounted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 97,887 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f cab mounted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 97,366 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,685 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,353 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,592 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,591 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,970 miles

Much additional wiring for lights and auxillary equipement around engine bay, not all holes have grommets.Vehicle suspension extensively modified with oversize tyres.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 88,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Much additional wiring for lights and auxillary equipement around engine bay, not all holes have grommets.Vehicle suspension extensively modified with oversize tyres.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,356 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,356 miles

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

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 75,036 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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H545 WMR is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H545 WMR, 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 H545 WMR registered?

H545 WMR is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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