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H788 RHL

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,563 mi
Last recorded173,563 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 RHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 173,563 miles

Oil leak

nearside/offside front brake pipes corroding.

offside tear tyre perishing,advise to replace soon.

slight play in drag link end,front joint.

underbody corrosion in places.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 173,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside/offside front brake pipes cooroding.

offside rear tyre perishing,advise to replace soon.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 170,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

condition front number plate

movement both rear shock absorber bottom bushes

offside rear bumb stop missing

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 23 Jan 2008 170,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

condition front number plate

movement both rear shock absorber bottom bushes

offside rear bumb stop missing

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 8 Mar 2007 155,802 miles

brake pipes at rear rusty

n/s front door hard to undo

steering box worn (close to limit)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 136,611 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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H788 RHL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H788 RHL, 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 H788 RHL registered?

H788 RHL is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H788 RHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H788 RHL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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