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J231 LAM

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,393 mi
Last recorded158,393 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 158,393 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 158,381 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

play in steering box

Pass 16 May 2015 191,370 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vacum assistance weak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 185,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 176,696 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 167,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 158,971 miles

seem to be a intermitted faulty with the indicator tell tale light at the start of the test?

Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,742 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 141,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 131,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 129,465 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 129,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J231 LAM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J231 LAM, 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 J231 LAM registered?

J231 LAM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 1992.

Is J231 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J231 LAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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