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J230 PJA

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,662 mi
Last recorded135,662 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 PJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 135,662 miles

boot floor edges becoming week

corosion at o/s/f body mount on limit

front prop rear uj has excessive play

Fail 13 Sep 2016 135,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

boot floor edges becoming week

corosion at o/s/f body mount on limit

front prop rear uj has excessive play

Pass 18 Sep 2015 132,069 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 132,005 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play above steering box (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 127,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 120,195 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 120,191 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 111,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear body mount bracket corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 107,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear body mount bracket corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 98,381 miles

Handbrake pulls to the nearside when used as secondary brake.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 98,379 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake pulls to the nearside when used as secondary brake.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 88,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 83,564 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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J230 PJA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J230 PJA, 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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J230 PJA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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