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J239 NHG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,945 mi
Last recorded165,945 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 NHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 165,945 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion on front inner wings.

Slight oil leak from offside front swivel.

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside rear sill panels.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 160,240 miles

Nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

Nearside and offside rear outer sill panels have surface corrosion

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion noted on boot floor - not within a perscribed area

Slight leak from offside front hub seal.

Slight leak from rear silencer

Fail 20 Jul 2012 160,171 miles

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

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)

Nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

Nearside and offside rear outer sill panels have surface corrosion

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight leak from offside front hub seal.

Slight leak from rear silencer

Pass 29 Jul 2011 153,881 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 148,869 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 148,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 144,155 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 138,411 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 138,411 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 132,828 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 127,661 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 127,661 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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J239 NHG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J239 NHG, 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 J239 NHG registered?

J239 NHG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J239 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J239 NHG shows 12 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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