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J450 VHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,317 mi
Last recorded134,317 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 VHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 134,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip in screen

nsf brake has slightly uneven performance

only one of the pair of spotlamps working

osf ,nsr body mounts corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2007 134,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip in screen

one bracket on tow bar loose

only one of the pair of spotlamps working

osf ,nsr body mounts corroded

alternator bracket broken

Pass 19 Sep 2006 123,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips in screen

front tyres wearing on edges

os headlamp slightly dim

Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,889 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 119,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body mount in front of o/s/r wheel coroded

failure item n/s/f brake pipe corroded is actually 2 pipes but in same location

fuel tank stained no leak at present

o/s/f n/s/f inner wing areas corroded

o/s/r n/s/r body mount areas coroded

rear door not opening

rear floor area corroded outside of prescribed 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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J450 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J450 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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J450 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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