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H720 KLJ

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

168,392 mi
Last recorded168,392 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH720 KLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 168,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on various body mounts

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 168,392 miles

corrosion on various body mounts

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 168,391 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f door does not latch properly

Pass 11 Mar 2008 162,537 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 162,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Belts slipping

Both side steps holed

Coolant radiator in poor condition

Drop arm ball joint gater split

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front and rear brake pads starting to corrode

Front bumper starting to corrode

Front inner wings holed

Nearside rear wing insecure

Nearside sill starting to corrode

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

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

Rear body mountings holed

Rear bump stops missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Feb 2006 162,325 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 162,325 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

bump stops u/s

oil leak

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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H720 KLJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H720 KLJ, 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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H720 KLJ is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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