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J415 VVP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

214,237 mi
Last recorded214,237 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ415 VVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 214,237 miles

Battery insecure

Lamps in bumper not working offside rear

Lamps in bumper not working on nearside rear

Nearside front swivel seal leaking

Offside front swivel seal leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2007 214,237 miles

Battery insecure

Lamps in bumper not working offside rear

Lamps in bumper not working on nearside rear

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front swivel seal leaking

Fail 12 Mar 2007 214,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

swival seal deteriorated offside front

Fail 21 Feb 2007 213,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 202,413 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 202,370 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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J415 VVP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J415 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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J415 VVP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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