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J427 VHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,209 mi
Last recorded187,209 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 VHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 187,209 miles

slight corossion nsf inner wing

slight corrosion osf inner wing

slight corrosion to most of main chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2012 180,064 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 180,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 174,381 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 174,381 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 168,500 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 168,490 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 162,311 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 157,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 151,209 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 150,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

boot floor hole and corrosion

clutch not clearing

o/s outer sill corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2006 142,038 miles

boot floor hole+corroded above fuel tank

low hanging wire possible front to rear tow bar electrics

o/s outer sill hole+corroded

o/s+n/s front inner wings hole and corrosion

slight leak from PAS pump

Fail 15 Jun 2006 141,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

boot floor hole+corroded above fuel tank

brake warning light illuminating

low hanging wire possible front to rear tow bar electrics

o/s outer sill hole+corroded

o/s+n/s front inner wings hole+corrosion

rear number plate in poor condition

slight leak from PAS pump

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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J427 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J427 VHP, 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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J427 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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