1990 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · H423 NFX
1990 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 185,155 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H423 NFX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2012
- 185,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H423 NFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Discovery (H423 NFX) between December 2005 and September 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)”.
H423 NFX Mileage History
- 10/12/2005149,435 mi
- 19/12/2005149,458 mi+23 mi
- 25/11/200615,559 mi-133,899 mi
- 20/12/2006155,652 mi+140,093 mi
- 23/04/2009157,568 mi+1,916 mi
- 19/04/2010166,163 mi+8,595 mi
- 19/04/2010166,163 mi
- 04/05/2011175,783 mi+9,620 mi
- 11/06/2012184,836 mi+9,053 mi
- 17/09/2012185,155 mi+319 mi
Average of roughly 5,276 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
Inner front wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are highly prone to corrosion. The aluminium body panels hide steel underneath that rots badly.
- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
Blocked sunroof drain tubes cause water to pour into the cabin, damaging electrics and causing rust. The headlining sags on later (1994+) models.
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