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J218 PEY

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

228,048 mi
Last recorded228,048 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 PEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 228,048 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure bolts loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged and o/s/f brackets mounts corrode and holed (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure unbolted (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and o/s/f inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch holed various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre pillar holed and also inappropriately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door pillar holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed also inappropriately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed various places also been inappropriately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe locking end corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor spot welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt installation anchorage insecure drivers corroded and broken (10.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body mounts corroded and been repaired

o/s/f body mount missing

rear trail arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Oct 2019 228,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Key not available (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Reflector insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 225,327 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 225,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 221,690 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 221,687 miles

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

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 2nd mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 189,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 181,320 miles

O/S number plate light lens missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2013 171,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 164,983 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 164,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 159,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 156,722 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 156,542 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 149,932 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 149,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 148,582 miles

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

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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J218 PEY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J218 PEY, 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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J218 PEY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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