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J253 ARR

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,647 mi
Last recorded217,647 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 ARR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 217,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 217,647 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/f. tyre wearing in the centre;

oil leaks

repairs and welding req; o/s/r.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 211,445 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 211,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 206,593 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 206,581 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 206,569 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

off side front brake back plate corroded/incomplete.

various body sections show weakness due to corrosion.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 201,823 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 195,891 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 195,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 193,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 89,634 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,629 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2006 180,835 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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J253 ARR is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J253 ARR, 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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J253 ARR is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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