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H817 DEG

1990 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

135,994 mi
Last recorded135,994 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 DEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 135,994 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2009 133,513 miles

o/s/rear body mount area has lost layers of metal

rear suspension bumps stops missing

underside and its components very rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2009 132,689 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

under vehicle,body and components rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2008 129,561 miles

vehicle rusty and holes in front inner wings

Fail 24 Sep 2008 129,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

vehicle rusty and holes in front inner wings

Pass 21 Sep 2007 126,487 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 126,454 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

under vehicle and compoments rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2006 120,054 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 120,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 114,841 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 114,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle rusty,n/s/f inner wing coroded,exhaust very rusty

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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H817 DEG is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H817 DEG, 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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H817 DEG is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 November 1990.

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