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J499 VHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,510 mi
Last recorded155,510 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 VHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 155,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 152,957 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 148,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 144,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 140,908 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 136,388 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 130,427 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 125,020 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 124,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 119,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 119,299 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 116,891 miles

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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J499 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J499 VHP, 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 J499 VHP registered?

J499 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 July 1992.

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