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J45 MBW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,011 mi
Last recorded166,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 MBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 166,011 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 166,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear chassis and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 157,383 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 157,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 184,950 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 184,950 miles

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

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 183,883 miles

headlights different colours

Fail 11 Aug 2010 182,828 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust manifold

plastic oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2009 357,236 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 357,236 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 328,048 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 328,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 320,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 313,248 miles

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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J45 MBW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J45 MBW, 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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J45 MBW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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