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J246 RVM

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,123 mi
Last recorded188,123 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 RVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2015 188,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 184,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 180,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 176,921 miles

damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2011 173,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

nearside front indicator lense missing

slight play in offside rear top shocker bush

Pass 25 Mar 2010 167,030 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 167,030 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,009 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 162,939 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 162,755 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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J246 RVM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J246 RVM, 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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J246 RVM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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