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J522 VTX

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,759 mi
Last recorded133,759 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ522 VTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 133,759 miles

both front and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

front underbody heavily welded and undersealed

hand brake leaver has some movement

interior rear-view mirror missing

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside rear tie bar slightly bent

offside rear inner wing corroded

somr rust round o/s/f body mount

steering box leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2009 133,735 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

both front and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

front underbody heavily welded and undersealed

interior rear-view mirror missing

nearside and offside front floors corroded

nearside rear tie bar slightly bent

offside rear inner wing corroded

steering box leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2008 128,168 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 128,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 128,116 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

corrosion to rear valance / nsf inner wing/nsf inner sill

Pass 19 Jan 2007 123,860 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nsf inner wing/front panel

Fail 12 Jan 2007 123,135 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front panel/nsf inner wing / starter faulty

Pass 10 Jan 2006 116,760 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brakes hard to apply

rear centre seat belt buckle covers missing

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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J522 VTX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J522 VTX, 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 J522 VTX registered?

J522 VTX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J522 VTX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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