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H566 WMR

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,636 mi
Last recorded119,636 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH566 WMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 119,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion front to rear of underside

Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have play in them (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion front to rear of underside

Pass 24 Feb 2024 119,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear General underside corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 119,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear General underside corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 119,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded

Pass 1 May 2021 119,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside generally corroded

Underside muddy

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,636 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded (everything)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,635 miles

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

surface corrosion and underside

Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,691 miles

Age cracking to rear tyres

Surface corrosion to rear boot floor and underside

Fail 11 Oct 2016 116,691 miles

Age cracking to rear tyres

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Surface corrosion to rear boot floor and underside

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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H566 WMR is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H566 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 H566 WMR registered?

H566 WMR is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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