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H856 RUY

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,922 mi
Last recorded169,922 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH856 RUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 169,922 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 166,528 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 163,013 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 May 2014 160,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 155,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 147,717 miles

nsr seat belt outer asing missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 144,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet cabbkle broken

corrosion appearing in ns and os rear inner arches

ns and os r ear discs corroded

os step loose

Fail 13 Dec 2010 144,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet cabbkle broken

corrosion appearing in ns and os rear inner arches

ns and os r ear discs corroded

os step loose

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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H856 RUY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H856 RUY, 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 H856 RUY registered?

H856 RUY is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H856 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H856 RUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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