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J482 SRE

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,432 mi
Last recorded156,432 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 SRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 156,432 miles

both rear chassis corroding

both under sill backs and outer sills starting to corrode

nearside and offside inner wings starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2010 151,574 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 151,562 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 145,685 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 145,636 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 138,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 138,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 129,213 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 129,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 121,149 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 121,146 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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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J482 SRE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J482 SRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J482 SRE registered?

J482 SRE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J482 SRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J482 SRE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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