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J37 NLM

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ37 NLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 116,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlight not working on main beam

Fail 4 Mar 2009 116,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear inner arches will soon need welding.

Brake pipes from front to the join in the rear axle will soon need replacing due to corrosion.

Nearside front inner arch is excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Slight movement in all track rod ends and drop arm

Pass 6 Mar 2008 115,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 115,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 113,599 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 113,599 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 111,169 miles

offside body mount area corroded into hole (marked yellow)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 111,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside body mount area corroded into hole (marked yellow)

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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J37 NLM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 J37 NLM, 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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J37 NLM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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