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J283 VHN

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

194,470 mi
Last recorded194,470 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 VHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 194,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

hand brake is slightly high

Pass 22 Dec 2021 194,373 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel.

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch cover is missing.

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sill,s have been reapaired and covered in underseal.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 194,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear trailing arm front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 193,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 192,264 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 192,262 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2013 188,295 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 184,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 183,097 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 180,295 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 176,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 172,772 miles

hbrake ratchet button sticking

Pass 4 May 2007 169,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 163,918 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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J283 VHN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J283 VHN, 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 J283 VHN registered?

J283 VHN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J283 VHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J283 VHN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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