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H716 VVG

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,784 mi
Last recorded137,784 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH716 VVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 137,784 miles

Underside very heavily undersealed.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 137,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Underside very heavily undersealed.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,463 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 137,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 130,617 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 130,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 126,028 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 124,786 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 123,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 121,671 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs and pads low on front

Fail 10 Nov 2007 121,664 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

discs and pads low on front

Pass 4 Oct 2006 118,062 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 118,054 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2005 116,680 miles

blow from rear of cylinder head

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2005 116,680 miles

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

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

blow from rear of cylinder head

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

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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H716 VVG is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H716 VVG, 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 H716 VVG registered?

H716 VVG is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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