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H796 TAO

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH796 TAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 128,625 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 119,249 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 118,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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H796 TAO is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H796 TAO, 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 H796 TAO registered?

H796 TAO is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 1990.

Is H796 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H796 TAO shows 3 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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