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J442 VMO

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

300,715 mi
Last recorded300,715 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ442 VMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 300,715 miles

extensiv underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2012 295,019 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

grease around ball joints

grease around both front ball hubs

oil leak

roll bar rubbers perished

transfer box / gearbox oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2011 284,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate advise early replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2011 284,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear no plates starting to deteriorate advise early replacement

Pass 12 Oct 2010 275,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 269,593 miles

both number plates delaminated

both offside trailing arm mounting bushes worn and splitting

freeplay at steering wheel

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

offside rear shock absrober lower mounting bush worn and splitting

oil leak

play in rear wheel bearings

side to side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 17 Oct 2008 263,299 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both number plates delaminted

dampness around power steering box

freeplay at steering wheel

indicator warning lights inop

nearside front hub seal leaking

oil leak

side to side movement in parking brake lever

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2008 263,258 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both number plates delaminted

dampness around power steering box

freeplay at steering wheel

indicator warning lights inop

nearside front hub seal leaking

oil leak

side to side movement in parking brake lever

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 256,942 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 256,942 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battary loose

both number plates starting to delaminate

free play at steering wheel

front brakes slightly fluchuating

gear oil leak

oil leak

play nearside front rear tie rod

side to side movemont in handbrake lever

slight play offside front hub

Pass 24 Oct 2006 248,669 miles

adv front brake hoses cracking †adv play in n/s idler †adv slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

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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J442 VMO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J442 VMO, 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 J442 VMO registered?

J442 VMO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 July 1992.

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