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J289 SFX

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,388 mi
Last recorded155,388 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 SFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 155,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 155,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F BRAKE PAD MISSING

Pass 5 Apr 2007 135,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f swivel joint starting to leak

o/s/r brake caliper slightly damp

Fail 4 Apr 2007 135,703 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dampness at O/S/R brake caliper

N/S/F swivel joint starting to leak

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 130,308 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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J289 SFX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J289 SFX, 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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J289 SFX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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