MOT Status
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146,336 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front and rear brake pipes corroded
Front and rear coil springs corroded
Indicator tell tale not working but audible
Nearside rear seat belt clip cover broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Various oil leaks
Front and rear coil spring corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front number plate damaged /cracked
all suspension coil springs corroded
front reg plate damage
oil leak
Both rear tyres cracking
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All four coil springs corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front windscreen chipped
Indicator tell tale not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offshape (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offshape (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** strong advice 205/80/16 (4.1.E.1)
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
indicator tell tale light not working
Front and rear coil springs corroded
Front number plate cracked
Indicator tell tale not working
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Rear brake pipes corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)
brakes pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front indicator lamp cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front indicator lamp cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
both rear tyres outer wall deteriorating
front number plate cracked
front windscreen chipped
indicator tell tale not working
offside front tyre inner edge wearing low
rear brake discs corroded
Oil leak
both rear tyres outer wall deteriorating
front number plate cracked
front windscreen chipped
indicator tell tale not working
offside front tyre inner edge wearing low
rear brake discs corroded
front reg plate cracked
indicator tell tale not working
nearside front shock absorber leaking
offside front side light dim
oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear wheel archs -sills corrodeed
corrosion in both bodysills
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear wheel archs -sills corrodeed
corrosion in both bodysills
front reg plate cracked
nearside front shock slight leak
oil level low
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front reg plate cracked
nearside front shock slight leak
oil level low
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
near side front indicator damaged
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J229 DUV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 J229 DUV, 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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J229 DUV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 1992.
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