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J509 DNG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

193,778 mi
Last recorded193,778 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ509 DNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 193,778 miles

floor areas corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2012 193,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

floor areas corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 188,383 miles

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

rear floor areas corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 188,349 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear floor areas corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 182,942 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 180,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 175,101 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 175,055 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Jun 2007 174,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake servo slow to operate

Pass 14 Jun 2006 171,335 miles

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

body mounts in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2006 171,335 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

body mounts in poor condition

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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J509 DNG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J509 DNG, 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 J509 DNG registered?

J509 DNG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 1992.

Is J509 DNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J509 DNG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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