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H61 CAY

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,554 mi
Last recorded177,554 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH61 CAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 177,554 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 177,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Jan 2010 171,956 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 171,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 165,882 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 165,771 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 160,386 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 155,374 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Jan 2006 152,017 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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H61 CAY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H61 CAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H61 CAY registered?

H61 CAY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 1990.

Is H61 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H61 CAY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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