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J496 LPX

1992 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

334,036 mi
Last recorded334,036 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Range Rover121,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ496 LPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 334,036 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

exhaust system corroded

front tyres perished

Pass 11 Oct 2018 333,498 miles

Centre exhaust joint slight leak

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake gas little reserve travel

Parking brake has only just met with requirements (16%)

Rear exhaust corroded

Service brake has only just met with requirements (57%)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 333,498 miles

Centre exhaust joint slight leak

Light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake gas little reserve travel

Parking brake has only just met with requirements (16%)

Rear exhaust corroded

Service brake has only just met with requirements (57%)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 332,695 miles

Exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases

General heavy corrosion to chassis and body of vehicle

Parking brake reading slightly low at 24% but meets required standard

Various metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2017 332,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

Vehicle body corroded

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 331,302 miles

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

Slight oil leak from both sides front hub swivel joints

Fail 12 Oct 2016 331,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Slight oil leak from both sides front hub swivel joints

Pass 9 Oct 2015 329,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 324,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 324,366 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 319,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 312,758 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 304,028 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

oil leaks from gearbox and engine

slight weepof grease from both tractor housing seals

small split pin in os drag link ball joint

Fail 25 Nov 2010 304,026 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

oil leaks from gearbox and engine

slight weepof grease from both tractor housing seals

small split pin in os drag link ball joint

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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J496 LPX is a 1992 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 121,088 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J496 LPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J496 LPX is a 1992 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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