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J566 YAW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,034 mi
Last recorded228,034 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ566 YAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 228,034 miles

both front tyres are on the legal limmit 1.6mm

n/s o/s front tyres close too limit ???

n/s o/s front wing insecure ???

n/s/f side light dim

o/s/r sill end corrison ??

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 228,023 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s front tyres close too limit ???

n/s o/s front wing insecure ???

n/s/f side light dim

o/s/r sill end corrison ??

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 224,292 miles

boot floor can not be fully inspected due to carpet and boot being full

Fail 3 Jun 2010 224,284 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

boot floor can not be fully inspected due to carpet and boot being full

Fail 13 Mar 2010 224,121 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

3x nails in n/s rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to open boot

Pass 21 Jan 2009 222,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 222,638 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 218,773 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 218,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 215,285 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 215,285 miles

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

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

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 211,078 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 YAW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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