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J230 VKV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Multi-colour Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

234,548 mi
Last recorded234,548 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 VKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 234,548 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2020 234,296 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2019 231,448 miles

General corrosion around chassis and underbody

Pass 3 Oct 2017 223,836 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front door difficult to open

Fail 2 Oct 2017 223,834 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside front door difficult to open

Pass 27 Sep 2016 218,532 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear diff case corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2016 218,527 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door aperture small hole within 30cm off seat belt moumt (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings badly corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings badly corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear diff case corroded leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2015 215,667 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 215,659 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion around nearside rear wheel arch near door striker

slight play in steering column top u/j

Pass 24 Jul 2014 212,302 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 210,005 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 209,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 206,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 201,138 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 198,267 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 198,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 193,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 183,945 miles

corrosion n/s/f under wheel arch

Fail 26 Jun 2008 183,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion n/s/f under wheel arch

Pass 29 Jun 2007 176,047 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 176,044 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 165,111 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front hub seals leaking

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 VKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J230 VKV, 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 VKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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