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J551 GGY

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,288 mi
Last recorded133,288 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ551 GGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2009 133,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f o/s/f iner wing rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2008 127,877 miles

brake pipes at rear rusty

brake pipes to front brake hoses rusty

hand brake ratchet poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2008 127,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

brake pipes accross rear axle rusty

brake pipes to front brake hoses rusty

hand brake ratchet poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2007 119,219 miles

brake pipes at rear rusty

brakr pipes to front hoses rusty

hand brake ratchet poor

Pass 13 Feb 2006 110,758 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 110,758 miles

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

brake pipes to brake hoses both sides front rusty

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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J551 GGY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J551 GGY, 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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J551 GGY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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