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H914 MFS

1990 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,554 mi
Last recorded139,554 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Discovery146,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH914 MFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 139,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 139,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 135,948 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement panaed rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 129,745 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering coupling loose (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and inner cill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 129,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing jamned under seat (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear body mountings/crossmember (6.1.B.1a)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis rear floor (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle covers missing

Offside oil leak

both rear tyres edges worn

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 122,103 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 122,103 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,683 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 117,682 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 110,988 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 107,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 103,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 98,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 90,340 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 79,494 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H914 MFS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H914 MFS, 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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H914 MFS is a 1990 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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