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J493 XVX

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,609 mi
Last recorded157,609 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 XVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 157,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 152,598 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 144,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 144,502 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 140,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 134,539 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 134,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear bump stops missing

rear seat belt tidy broken

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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J493 XVX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J493 XVX, 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 J493 XVX registered?

J493 XVX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J493 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J493 XVX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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