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H609 GHC

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,526 mi
Last recorded222,526 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH609 GHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 222,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 218,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 216,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 216,211 miles

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 210,977 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 207,181 miles

body heavilly corroded

n/s/f chassis leg corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Jan 2009 198,477 miles

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion of under body various panels # parts

slight dampness of oil on steering box

slight wear on inner # outer edges of front n/s tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2008 190,396 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 190,299 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 180,952 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 173,712 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 173,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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H609 GHC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H609 GHC, 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 H609 GHC registered?

H609 GHC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 October 1990.

Is H609 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H609 GHC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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