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J422 GNV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,847 mi
Last recorded194,847 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ422 GNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 194,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,804 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 18,804 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 187,928 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 171,992 miles

Both brake pipes to offside front brake caliper corroded.

Both side sills corroded.

Nearside front hub has slight play in.

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2006 171,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J422 GNV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J422 GNV, 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 J422 GNV registered?

J422 GNV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J422 GNV safe to buy?

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