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J335 YAW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,414 mi
Last recorded171,414 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 YAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 171,414 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

oil leak

steering box slight leak

Fail 15 May 2020 171,414 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

oil leak

steering box slight leak

Pass 3 Apr 2019 170,573 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track bar from column to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 170,573 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track bar from column to hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 168,658 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 168,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017
Fail 24 Jan 2017

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 160,457 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 160,457 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE OUTTER (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 156,802 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 156,802 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 152,990 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 152,989 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s and n/s front inner arches,o/s and n/s rear inner arches,inner sills,exhaust,chassis and floor corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 151,569 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front inner arches,chassis,inner sills and rear and centre exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 149,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 149,004 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 149,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 148,114 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 148,114 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 147,304 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 147,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 145,359 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 145,359 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Oct 2006 144,200 miles

foot brake effort just past could possibly be better

Fail 14 Oct 2005 141,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 141,811 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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J335 YAW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J335 YAW, 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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J335 YAW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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