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J579 BFO

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,163 mi
Last recorded171,163 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 BFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 171,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 167,753 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 167,748 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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J579 BFO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J579 BFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J579 BFO registered?

J579 BFO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J579 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J579 BFO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J579 BFO have outstanding finance?

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