MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front axle oil seals seaping
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is J492 GAL safe to buy?
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