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J557 KAG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,142 mi
Last recorded100,142 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 KAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 100,142 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/rear bump stop missing

repair to windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2011 96,867 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,864 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle ball joint slight lift

Fail 13 Feb 2009 96,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 96,856 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 96,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2006 96,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J557 KAG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J557 KAG, 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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J557 KAG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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