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J571 SHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,872 mi
Last recorded159,872 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ571 SHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 159,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body floorpan showing signs of corrosion

both front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 155,189 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes [various] corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

slight wear in steering joints

Fail 4 Jun 2010 155,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 150,325 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear chassis weak near fuel tank

wear in steering joints

Fail 29 May 2009 150,158 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 146,203 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 146,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 142,605 miles

brake pipes corroded slightly on vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2007 142,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 139,128 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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J571 SHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J571 SHP, 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 J571 SHP registered?

J571 SHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 1992.

Is J571 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J571 SHP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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