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H743 VDT

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,195 mi
Last recorded127,195 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH743 VDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 127,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside indicator lens damaged but not showing white light.

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 14 Apr 2020 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

diff leak

ns sill corroded

nsr corroded

oil leak

os sill corroded

underside corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2020 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

diff leak

ns sill corroded

nsr corroded

oil leak

os sill corroded

underside corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 124,461 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side muddy

Pass 15 Oct 2015 121,014 miles

Both 2nd from the front and both rear body mounts corroding

Offside Front Axle tie bar has slight play in bush on chassis end

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

Offside outer corroding

Steering column universal joint has slight play Engine bay nearest bulkhead (2.1.5)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 117,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle has suspension lift fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle has suspension lift fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2013 114,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 114,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 114,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 114,044 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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H743 VDT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H743 VDT, 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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H743 VDT is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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