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J288 WEG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

228,141 mi
Last recorded228,141 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 WEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 228,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 225,675 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 223,113 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner sills n/s o/f corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box worn, but not excessively ball joint (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 229,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 218,669 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

crack in os windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2018 215,229 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 211,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body to chassis mountings slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body to chassis mountings slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 207,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 202,220 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 196,020 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 190,505 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 184,323 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 181,264 miles

NSR tyre nailed

Rear body mounts weak

Slight play in NSF, NSR, OSF wheel bearing

Slight play in steering box UJ

Various brake pipes rusty

wet around pump

Pass 13 Aug 2009 174,450 miles

Battery loose, front and rear pads low, slight bend in track rod, front hub seal damp, rear cross member rusty, off outsill rusy and getting weak, o/s/f inner sill rusty and getting weak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 169,106 miles

windscreen cracked in centre lower outside swept area.drag link end split

Pass 9 Jul 2007 161,957 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 161,890 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes not tested due to leaking pipe

n/s and o/s inner wings corroded outside prescribed area

rear brake pipes freshley greased

Pass 19 May 2006 153,459 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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J288 WEG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J288 WEG, 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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J288 WEG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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