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J425 MBJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ425 MBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 149,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2017 148,803 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

steering balls n/s and o/s leaking oil

Pass 6 Oct 2016 147,865 miles

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

engine covers fitted

engine oil leaks

oil leaks n/s/f and o/s/f axle swivel balls

under-neath veh coated in undersill

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 145,622 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/f and n/s/f swivel ball joints slight oil leaks

underneath veh coated in undersill

Pass 13 Sep 2014 142,435 miles

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

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

o/s/f and n/s/f axle steering ball seals leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 140,689 miles

steering box has slight oil leak

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

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

engine oil leak

offside front and nearside front axle ball seals leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2013 140,685 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

o/s/f and n/s/f axle ball seals leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 137,612 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 133,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 133,540 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 128,464 miles

underneath of veh chassis and body coated in undersill

Pass 23 Jun 2009 122,746 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 122,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

o/s headlight fading

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2006
Fail 4 Jan 2006 118,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise:- front brake pads worn to 3mm

Advise:- offside rear bump stop incomplete.

Advise:- small split in Offside front outside tyre wall.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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J425 MBJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J425 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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J425 MBJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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