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J518 LFW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,357 mi
Last recorded129,357 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ518 LFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 129,357 miles

body floor very corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded/holed/rotten

misting of oil below steering box

percentage of body mounting area corroded resulting in reduced security

stone chips in windscreen

very slight play in universal joint at steering box

Fail 12 May 2008 129,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

body floor very corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded/holed/rotten

misting of oil below steering box

nearside rear brake disc corroded and poor condition on braking surface

percentage of body mounting area corroded resulting in reduced security

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

very slight play in universal joint at steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2007 122,771 miles

corrosion on inner wings. †wear on both draglink ends. †rear tierod bushes perishing.

general underbody corrosion. †general brakepipe @ flexy ends corrosion. †steering box damp. †n/s/f steering sphere damp.

slight wear in o/s @ n/sf swivel pins.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 119,639 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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J518 LFW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J518 LFW, 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 J518 LFW registered?

J518 LFW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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