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J566 XJN

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,475 mi
Last recorded143,475 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ566 XJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2012 143,475 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 143,475 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 132,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted.

slight free-play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 132,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted.

nearside front wiper blade rubber split.

slight free-play detected at steering wheel.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 123,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 123,089 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 121,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 119,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 115,339 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 117,587 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 115,334 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 115,329 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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 XJN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XJN, 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 J566 XJN registered?

J566 XJN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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