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J503 FLG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,594 mi
Last recorded185,594 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 FLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 185,594 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 185,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 178,699 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 178,699 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 170,121 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 161,278 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 153,605 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 153,605 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J503 FLG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J503 FLG, 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 J503 FLG registered?

J503 FLG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J503 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J503 FLG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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