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J424 MBJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ424 MBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

front bull bar corroded

under body covered in mud restricting inspection on some components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 165,533 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

offside inner sill corroded

slight oil leak front both front swivel joints

Fail 5 Oct 2012 165,512 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

offside inner sill corroded

slight oil leak front both front swivel joints

Pass 21 Sep 2011 158,534 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 158,423 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front inner wings have corrosion

drivers door stiff to open from inside

Pass 10 Sep 2010 154,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leak

screen cracked outside swept area

suspension lower on o/s

Fail 6 Sep 2010 154,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leak

screen cracked outside swept area

suspension lower on o/s

Pass 1 Apr 2009 142,708 miles

N/S/R DOOR DIDNT OPEN AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 23 Feb 2009 142,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,376 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 129,839 miles

N/S/F HUB SEAL STATING TO LEAK.

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

REAR SEAT BELT CLUSTER COVERS MISSING.WORKING O.K AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING U.J. O.K AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 129,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/F HUB SEAL STATING TO LEAK.

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

REAR SEAT BELT CLUSTER COVERS MISSING.WORKING O.K AT TIME OF TEST.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING U.J. O.K AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 120,575 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 120,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

N/S/R BRAKE DISC BECOMING WORN.

O/S/F HAS DAMADGE OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 113,320 miles

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

SCREEN HAS DAMAGE ON LOWER EDGE OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

Fail 12 Dec 2005 113,296 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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 Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

screen has damage on lower edge outside swept area

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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J424 MBJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J424 MBJ, 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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J424 MBJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 1992.

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