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H811 HJM

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,805 mi
Last recorded149,805 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH811 HJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 149,805 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 149,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 146,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 146,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 146,740 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

steering damper rubber bush missing

Fail 11 Aug 2016 146,730 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheel (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheel (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering damper (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear chassis/body significantly shortened and modified

rear seatbelt mounting prescribed areas have been deliberately modified

Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 146,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 144,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 143,013 miles

Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion forming on underside surfaces and components

Fail 20 Nov 2010 142,900 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 139,597 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 139,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 133,593 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 129,546 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 129,546 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 121,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 121,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H811 HJM is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H811 HJM, 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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H811 HJM is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 1990.

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