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H72 VHS

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,311 mi
Last recorded173,311 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 VHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 173,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 168,221 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 168,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 166,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 162,215 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 153,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 147,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 147,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 144,115 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 144,074 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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H72 VHS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H72 VHS, 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 H72 VHS registered?

H72 VHS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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