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H818 UYC

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

231,849 mi
Last recorded231,849 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH818 UYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 231,849 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 231,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 221,261 miles

advise vehicle is becoming corroded on underside

advise vehicle wet and muddy at time of test

Fail 10 Dec 2007 221,010 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise vehicle is becoming corroded on underside

advise vehicle wet and muddy at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2006 212,771 miles

advise off road tyres are fitted

advise vehicle sills are corroded

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2006 212,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

advise off road tyres fitted

advise vehicle is corrded on sill edges

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2005 203,496 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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H818 UYC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H818 UYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H818 UYC?

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What year was H818 UYC registered?

H818 UYC is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H818 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H818 UYC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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