CarVerify

Free Car Check

J54 HHW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,280 mi
Last recorded116,280 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 HHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,280 miles

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

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

corrosion around front and rear body mountings

corrosion front offside inner wing

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear nearside inner arch

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside boot floor

front offside and front nearside tractor seals leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2014 116,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion around front and rear body mountings

corrosion front offside inner wing

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion rear nearside inner arch

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside boot floor

front offside and front nearside tractor seals leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2013 115,810 miles

Both wiper rubbers torn.

Corrosion to both front and N/S/R body mounts.

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

O/S headlamp damp and has a poor beam image.

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

Battery insecure and mouting point corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 115,806 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both wiper rubbers torn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Corrosion to both front and N/S/R body mounts.

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

O/S headlamp damp and has a poor beam image.

O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded in several places.

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

Battery insecure and mouting point corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,440 miles

battery insecure

severe corrosion both front inner wings,rear door step,all body mounts,inner and outer sills

Fail 17 Feb 2012 114,440 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

severe corrosion both front inner wings,rear door step,all body mounts,inner and outer sills

Pass 17 Feb 2011 112,465 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 112,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

o/s in ner wing corroded

oil leak o/s/r hub

Pass 11 Feb 2010 108,807 miles

corrosion to front inner wheel arches(under bonnet),outer sills,n/s/r inner wheel arch, front chassis/cab mounts and o/s/r brake pipe

play in n/s/f rear track rod end

play in rear shock absorbers top bushes and both slightly damp

rear tyres close to wear bars

slight exhaust blow at front

Fail 5 Feb 2010 108,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

corrosion to front inner wheel arches(under bonnet),outer sills,n/s/r inner wheel arch, front chassis/cab mounts and o/s/r brake pipe

play in n/s/f rear track rod end

play in rear shock absorbers top bushes and both slightly damp

rear tyres close to wear bars

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 5 Feb 2009 102,792 miles

both rear top shock absorber bushes worn

corrosion to front inner wheel arches, outer sills,n/s/r inner wheel arch and o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 4 Feb 2009 102,792 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear top shock absorber bushes worn

corrosion to front inner wheel arches, outer sills,n/s/r inner wheel arch and o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,039 miles

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

corrosion to front inner wings(under bonnet), o/s/f inner wheel arch(chassis cab mount), n/s center and n/s/r chassis cab mounts, rear brake pipes

play in steering drop arm and n/s/f track rod end ball joints

rear exhaust hitting rear cross member

rear exhaust rubber mount split

rear shock absorbers damp and top bushes worn

Fail 30 Jan 2008 100,025 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to front inner wings(under bonnet), o/s/f inner wheel arch(chassis cab mount), n/s center and n/s/r chassis cab mounts, rear brake pipes

play in steering drop arm and n/s/f track rod end ball joints

rear exhaust hitting rear cross member

rear exhaust rubber mount split

rear shock absorbers damp and top bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2006 98,775 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wing

offside front spring weak

Fail 4 Nov 2006 98,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

has slight seepage from front swivels

Pass 28 Oct 2005 96,419 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J54 HHW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J54 HHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J54 HHW?

You can check the full history of J54 HHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J54 HHW registered?

J54 HHW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is J54 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J54 HHW shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J54 HHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J54 HHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.