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J416 VBO

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,974 mi
Last recorded138,974 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 VBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 138,974 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 138,974 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 129,429 miles

front to rear brake pipe not clipped in in places

general corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2013 120,649 miles

Coolant leak

osr hub seal leaking

rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

steering box damp with oil

Pass 14 Apr 2012 111,448 miles

center exhaust rubber split

center radious arm bushes perished

corrosion starting in both outer sills

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

osf head light poor image

Fail 21 May 2007 111,421 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure 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 Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 107,770 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE SPRING/SHOCK MOUNT TURRETS RUSTING. †ALL BODY MOUNT AREAS RUSTING.

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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J416 VBO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J416 VBO, 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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What year was J416 VBO registered?

J416 VBO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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