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J358 VVP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,269 mi
Last recorded145,269 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ358 VVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 145,269 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear body cross-member corroded, corrosion around body mount rear of OS sill

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres soft

Fail 17 Aug 2017 145,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

All brake discs corroded

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear body cross-member corroded, corrosion around body mount rear of OS sill

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres soft

Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,581 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch splash panel corroded through

Rear both nearside and offside inner wheel arch panels starting to corrode

Rear cross member starting to corrode

Rear exhaust damaged fouling cross member

Rear tail gate slam panel corroded through

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 142,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

battery starting to corrode

brake servo action slightly weak

engine and transmission oil leaks

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

offside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

slight noise from both nearside and offside front hubs

slightly long brake pedal travel

tailgate shut panel corroded through

Pass 24 Aug 2013 140,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear crossmember starting to corrode

tailgate slam panel corroded through

transmission and engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Aug 2013 140,268 miles

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

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

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

transmission and engine oil leaks

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both nearside and offside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear crossmember starting to corrode

tailgate slam panel corroded through

Pass 31 Jul 2012 132,444 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat back cover screws coming adrift

tailgate slam panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2012 132,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear seat back cover screws coming adrift

tailgate slam panel corroded through out of prescribed area

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,475 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 124,473 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,221 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Corrosion around OS sill rear mount

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

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 119,221 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake warning lamp on

Corrosion around OS sill rear mount

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

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,874 miles

passinger door mirror broken

Pass 27 Apr 2007 102,203 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 102,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,763 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J358 VVP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 J358 VVP, 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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J358 VVP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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