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H903 NUX

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,717 mi
Last recorded137,717 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH903 NUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 137,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 137,708 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure quater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure quater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft excessively worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear axel stabaliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings under bonnet (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 137,194 miles

Offside Front swivel housing has slight leak

Oil leak ()

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

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

all coil springs corroded

crack on screen

vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Mar 2018 137,195 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front swivel housing has slight leak

Oil leak ()

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

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

all coil springs corroded

crack on screen

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,979 miles

rear watts linkage has slight play

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

drivers seat may soon require attention

underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

wiring running close to steering u/j

Fail 20 Jun 2016 136,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint top off rear axel (2.4.G.2)

exhaust gases escaping from engine

Pass 24 Jun 2015 133,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust present on both front inner wings,rear floors,body mounting areas

Fail 29 May 2015 133,954 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

rust present on both front inner wings,chassis,rear floors ,sills

slight leak from the offside front tractor joint

Pass 25 Jun 2014 130,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 127,499 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 127,499 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,520 miles

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outewrsills slighty corroded

both wipers starting to split

crack in windscreen not in swept area

front number plate cracked

hand brake has slight bside to side movement

offside front bumper slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jun 2012 123,510 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,795 miles

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both number plates cracked

both rear chassis rails slighty corroded require attention soon

both rear inner flitches slighty corroded

both rear top shocker casings corroded

crack in windscreen not in swept area

drivers seat has slight play in mechanism

emissions a little smoky

nearside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside swivel joint leaking grease slighty

offside front indicator requires further securing soon

oil leak around engine

rear boot floor slighty corroded requires attention soon

Fail 11 Jul 2011 121,785 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both number plates cracked

both rear inner flitches slighty corroded

both rear top shocker casings corroded

crack in windscreen not in swept area

drivers seat has slight play in mechanism

nearside front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside swivel joint leaking grease slighty

offside front indicator requires further securing soon

oil leak around engine

rear boot floor slighty corroded requires attention soon

Fail 15 Jun 2011 121,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 117,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 115,506 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 109,997 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front outer half shaft seals leaking slightly

centre seat belt stalk casing missing

crack in lower part of windscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2008 109,994 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front outer half shaft seals leaking slightly

centre rear seatbelt stalk casing missing

crack in lower part of windscreen

nearside front mirror cracked

rear body corroded on rear door ledge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 105,012 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 105,011 miles

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

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

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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H903 NUX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H903 NUX, 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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H903 NUX is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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