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H640 GBK

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,924 mi
Last recorded149,924 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH640 GBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 149,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewalls

cracking on offside rear sidewalls

cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall,not deep to show ply or cordes

front axle oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2012 149,924 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cracking on nearside rear tyre sidewalls

cracking on offside rear sidewalls

cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall,not deep to show ply or cordes

front axle oil leaks

Pass 14 Apr 2011 149,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front axle oil leaks

nearside front tyre has cracks to sidewall

nearside rear body mount starting to corrode

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall

rear tail gate checkstrap broken

Fail 11 Apr 2011 149,817 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front axle oil leaks

nearside front tyre has cracks to sidewall

nearside rear body mount starting to corrode

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall

rear tail gate checkstrap broken

Pass 26 Mar 2010 149,687 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewall

exhaust life limited

front axle leaking oil

nearside front swivel joint has slight play

slight play at steering box trackrod end

Fail 24 Mar 2010 149,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres cracking on sidewall

exhaust life limited

front axle leaking oil

nearside front swivel joint has slight play

slight play at steering box trackrod end

Pass 31 Mar 2009 149,070 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 149,070 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 148,583 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 148,583 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 147,865 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 147,865 miles

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber wearing

Hazard light switch sticking

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 146,684 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 146,684 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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H640 GBK 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 50%.

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 H640 GBK, 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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H640 GBK is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 1990.

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