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J507 XVX

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,377 mi
Last recorded110,377 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ507 XVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 110,377 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

underside corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 110,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear @ front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of axle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

underside corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,174 miles

engine oil leaks slight oil leak from n/s/f sphere exhaust spliting and slight blow front end across two down pipes exhaust rusting bad rear pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2010 110,143 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

engine oil leaks slight oil leak from n/s/f sphere exhaust spliting and slight blow front end across two down pipes exhaust rusting bad rear pads low

Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,278 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 109,274 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

O/S/F BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,087 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP & BOTTOM STEERING COUPLING JOINTS EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY FRONT END ( SMALL HOLE)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 106,770 miles

o/s/f tyre depth low just in spec engine oil leaks oil leak o/s/f hub brake pipe rusting across rear axle

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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J507 XVX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol 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 J507 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 J507 XVX registered?

J507 XVX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J507 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J507 XVX 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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