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J480 RFJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,265 mi
Last recorded70,265 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 RFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,813 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,109 miles

Slight play in front drivers wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2019 64,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,813 miles

Small amount of play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2017 64,573 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

o/s rear sill end weak/corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,864 miles

Offside Rear tyre punctured, not repairable

Fail 16 Jun 2016 57,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured, not repairable

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,146 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,573 miles

reapirs made to inn er sills

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 37,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

l/h/r wheel arch corroded not considered structural.

r/h/r lower panel insecure.

r/h/r wheel arch corroded not considered structural.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 35,618 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

l/h/r wheel arch corroded not considered structural.

r/h/r lower panel insecure.

r/h/r wheel arch corroded not considered structural.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,540 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 29,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,522 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,654 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 25,540 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre 2.7mm

o/s/r tyre 3.3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2006 25,540 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.7mm

o/s/r tyre 3.3mm

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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J480 RFJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J480 RFJ, 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 J480 RFJ registered?

J480 RFJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J480 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J480 RFJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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