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J492 GAL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,068 mi
Last recorded158,068 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ492 GAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 158,068 miles

Battery Insecure

Both front inner wings have had welding repairs carried out

Handbrake linkage worn

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 158,068 miles

Battery Insecure

Both front inner wings have had welding repairs carried out

Handbrake linkage worn

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 156,357 miles

Battery insecure

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

both front axle oil seals seaping

Fail 14 Nov 2011 156,313 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure

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

both front axle oil seals seaping

Pass 10 Nov 2010 153,538 miles

Battery insecure

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

both front outer axle oil seals seaping on axle swivel balls but not contaminating brake system

interior rear view mirror not fitted but both door mirrors in situ

large amount of welding underside at suspension and seat belt body mount areas covered in oxside and underseal making inspection difficult but well presented

visual indicator warning lamp light on dash not illuminating but audible sound evident

Fail 10 Nov 2010 153,483 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

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

both front outer axle oil seals seaping on axle swivel balls but not contaminating brake system

interior rear view mirror not fitted but both door mirrors in situ

large amount of welding underside at suspension and seat belt body mount areas covered in oxside and underseal making inspection difficult but well presented

visual indicator warning lamp light on dash not illuminating but audible sound evident

Pass 11 Jun 2009 151,794 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 151,789 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corosion to n/s sill at rear

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2007 150,114 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 150,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Propshaft component defective

off side rear suspension slightly weak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 142,922 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 142,919 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

repair to o/s/f wing

welding repair to rear of body

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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J492 GAL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J492 GAL, 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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J492 GAL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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