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J403 VHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,246 mi
Last recorded199,246 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ403 VHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 199,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 195,189 miles

body mounts corroded

rear axel ball joint has slight play

sills corroded

tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2017 189,993 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner flitch corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak ()

both chassis rails slightly corroded

both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 182,049 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 173,016 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner flitches in several places (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 167,657 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

ofside swivel joint dlightly damp

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Oct 2013 161,711 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

offside rear body mount area holed and corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

rear boot floor slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 19 Sep 2012 154,611 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

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

fuel tank guard corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 6 Oct 2011 150,646 miles

4 of 8 body mounting points coroded

both sills coroded

front floors coroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 150,645 miles

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

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

4 of 8 body mounting points coroded

both sills coroded

front floors coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 146,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 146,138 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 138,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 138,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 130,136 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 130,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front a pillar bottom corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2007 121,378 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 121,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 116,940 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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J403 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 J403 VHP, 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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J403 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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