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J231 SPA

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,095 mi
Last recorded220,095 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 SPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2007 220,095 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 208,224 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 208,224 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SPA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 miles. This 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 SPA, 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 SPA registered?

J231 SPA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 1992.

Is J231 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J231 SPA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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