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J566 ATV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,607 mi
Last recorded156,607 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ566 ATV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2013 156,607 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

all four tyres worn and cracking

boot floor excessively corroded around rear mountings.

Pass 2 May 2012 153,869 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

a/c drive belt worn (not part of test).

rear n/side & o/side bump stop's missing.

screen mounted rear view mirror not mounted.

Fail 2 May 2012 153,869 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

a/c drive belt worn (not part of test).

rear n/side & o/side bump stop's missing.

screen mounted rear view mirror not mounted.

Pass 12 May 2011 150,434 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 150,434 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 146,839 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to both inner wings

Fail 15 Apr 2010 146,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to both inner wings

Pass 23 Apr 2009 143,281 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 143,281 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 140,126 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 140,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion around both front inner wings

corrosion to body panels

Pass 27 Apr 2007 136,790 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 136,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 131,690 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
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J566 ATV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J566 ATV, 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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J566 ATV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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