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J529 VHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,665 mi
Last recorded143,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ529 VHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 143,665 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 138,994 miles

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

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

underside freshly undersealed

Fail 5 Jul 2008 138,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

underside freshly undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2006 137,769 miles

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

n/s front body mtg area and o/s outrigger holed and front number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2006 137,765 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front body mtg area and o/s outrigger holed and corroded

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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J529 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J529 VHP, 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 J529 VHP registered?

J529 VHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 July 1992.

Is J529 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J529 VHP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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