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H739 LPY

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,738 mi
Last recorded128,738 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH739 LPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,738 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 126,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe insecure

unable to fully assess condition of brake pipes because of protective covering(grease)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 126,696 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe insecure

unable to fully assess condition of brake pipes because of protective covering(grease)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 125,861 miles

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

exhaust insecure at front

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

unable to fully assess condition of brake pipes because of underseal

Pass 23 Sep 2010 123,549 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 123,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 121,741 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 121,741 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,102 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 119,102 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2007 116,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 113,198 miles

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

o/s/f shocker washer worn

unable to fully inspect brakepipes due to protective clothing (waxoil)

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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H739 LPY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H739 LPY, 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 H739 LPY registered?

H739 LPY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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