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J470 OBC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,154 mi
Last recorded232,154 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 OBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 232,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front coil springs coroaded

rear coil springs are coroaded

tested in wet condions

Pass 22 Nov 2010 224,160 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 224,065 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise tractor joint seals leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,394 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 213,767 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

many previous body repairs have been done before.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 205,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 204,928 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Oct 2007 191,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 187,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 182,221 miles

CORROSION IN MANY PLACES.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DEFECTIVE.ADVISE REPLACE SOON.

OSR AND NSR AND NSF TYRE WALLS DAMAGED.

REAR CENTRE SEATBELT STORK COVER MISSING.

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT HUB BEARINGS.

SLIGHT WEAR/PLAY IN TRANSMISSION BRAKE DRUM.

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED.

battery insecure

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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J470 OBC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J470 OBC, 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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J470 OBC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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