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J101 GGU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

241,399 mi
Last recorded241,399 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 GGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 241,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner front arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 238,489 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 238,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 232,779 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 229,582 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracking on side wall

Fail 14 Jul 2012 229,571 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cracking on side wall

unable to check rear seat bellts

Pass 13 Jul 2011 225,019 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 225,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 224,101 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 220,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all floor and flitches and sills rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2007 215,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 206,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 206,991 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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J101 GGU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 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 J101 GGU, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J101 GGU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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