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J235 WRD

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,590 mi
Last recorded140,590 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 140,590 miles

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

N/s rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 140,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

N/s rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 138,408 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Steel brake pipes to o/s front brake has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2008 138,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Steel brake pipes to o/s front brake has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2007 136,823 miles

Corrosion to n/s front inner wing

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/s rear bump stop insecure

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 135,132 miles

Head light image deteriorated due to condensation

N/s rear bump stop deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to o/s inner wing

Pass 12 Oct 2005 133,134 miles

Corosion to n/s inner flitch panel in engine compartment

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

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 WRD 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 WRD, 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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J235 WRD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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