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J34 VKV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,953 mi
Last recorded125,953 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ34 VKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,953 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

all front and rear tyres in poor condition and walls cracking and perished

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

corrosion to both sides of lower sill panels [not considered structural due to full length solid integral chassis construction]

exhaust all system poor and rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2019 125,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

all front and rear tyres in poor condition and walls cracking and perished

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

corrosion to both sides of lower sill panels [not considered structural due to full length solid integral chassis construction]

exhaust all system poor and rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 119,930 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all fitted ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all front and rear body to chassis mounting areas getting rusty

general surface rust to all exhaust system

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,397 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak around engine areas ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,654 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all across axle (3.6.B.2c)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,867 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres walls poor and cracks

nearside rear hub seal slight leaks of axle oils

Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,752 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front both sides inner wings rusted through [not structural]

heavy underbody corrosion/holes to all areas [not structural]

Fail 26 Mar 2014 89,633 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front and centre sections heavily rusted and broken/holed

front both sides inner wings rusted through [not structural]

heavy underbody corrosion/holes to all areas [not structural]

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,809 miles

some light surface rust /front hubs damp/stearing box damp

Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,739 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

underside rusty and soft /steel pipes rusty/some play in stearing and hubs

Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,706 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside front footwell corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,707 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS ON INNER FACE CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,531 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,186 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING OUTER BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,041 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 69,041 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,106 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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J34 VKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J34 VKV, 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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J34 VKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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