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H717 HRF

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,513 mi
Last recorded205,513 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH717 HRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 205,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 205,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 204,903 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 204,570 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 205,466 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 204,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 203,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 203,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

steering colunm lower bearing play

Pass 12 Oct 2018 203,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 203,459 miles

near side rear axle oil leal but not on to brake disc

Fail 6 Oct 2017 203,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

near side rear axle oil leal but not on to brake disc

Pass 9 Aug 2016 201,517 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 201,517 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 201,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 201,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 201,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 198,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 197,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 194,925 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 194,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 192,642 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 192,642 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 190,658 miles

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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H717 HRF is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H717 HRF, 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 H717 HRF registered?

H717 HRF is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H717 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H717 HRF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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