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J214 HDS

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,235 mi
Last recorded174,235 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 HDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 174,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 167,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 167,444 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 164,046 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 164,035 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank area damp but no leaks found

rear boot floor corroded not within prescribed area

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2006 156,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

interior rear-view mirror missing

nearside tractor joint leaking

offside and nearside CV joints knocking on full lock

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers weeping slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2006 156,237 miles

interior rear-view mirror missing

nearside tractor joint leaking

offside and nearside CV joints knocking on full lock

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers weeping slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2005 154,115 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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J214 HDS is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J214 HDS, 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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What year was J214 HDS registered?

J214 HDS is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 1992.

Is J214 HDS safe to buy?

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