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J235 DWT

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,314 mi
Last recorded183,314 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 DWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 183,314 miles

"c" arm suspension arm bushes deteriorating!

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front propshaft front uj joint wearing!

n/s/f inner wing flitch corroding & in poor condition!

o/s/f inner wing / flitch corroding & in poor condition!

park brake meeting requirements but could do with adjustment!

slight cuts o/s/r tyre inner wall!

slight cuts to n/s/r tyre inner wall!

slight damage o/s/f tyre inner wall!

slight damage to n/s/f tyre inner wall!

surface corrosion chassis underbody!

Fail 18 Jan 2010 183,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

"c" arm suspension arm bushes deteriorating!

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front propshaft front uj joint wearing!

n/s/f inner wing flitch corroding & in poor condition!

o/s/f inner wing / flitch corroding & in poor condition!

park brake meeting requirements but could do with adjustment!

slight cuts o/s/r tyre inner wall!

slight cuts to n/s/r tyre inner wall!

slight damage o/s/f tyre inner wall!

slight damage to n/s/f tyre inner wall!

surface corrosion chassis underbody!

Pass 20 Jan 2009 175,689 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 175,686 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 168,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 161,656 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 155,902 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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J235 DWT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J235 DWT, 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 J235 DWT registered?

J235 DWT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J235 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J235 DWT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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