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J579 TBM

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,391 mi
Last recorded135,391 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ579 TBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 135,391 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting corroded

Offside Rear Body mounting corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion area of body mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,995 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak from axle swivel seal

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak from axle swivel seal

Offside Rear Body mounting prescribed corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 132,980 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Power steering drive belt(s) slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak from axle swivel seal

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak from axle swivel seal

Offside Rear Body mounting prescribed corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 132,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewalls deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body mounting slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewalls deteriorated. Slight damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Corrosion area of rear body mount

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Nearside and offside front axle swivel seals leaking ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 132,058 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated around tread and sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated around tread and sidewalls

Signs of corrosion outer edge of nearside side step

Slight oil leak from both side front axle swivel seals

Pass 17 Mar 2015 131,983 miles

Corrosion areaa of offside rear body mounting prescribed area.

Offside rear tyre and spare tyre deteriorating around tread and sidewalls.

Oil leaks from both side front axle swivel seals.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 131,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion areaa of offside rear body mounting prescribed area.

Offside rear tyre and spare tyre deteriorating around tread and sidewalls.

Oil leaks from both side front axle swivel seals.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,863 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated around tread and sidewalls.

Slight oil leak from both side front axle swivel seals.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,219 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration around tread area.

Nearside side step damaged/deteriorated. Some sharp edges along lower edges.

Fail 18 Mar 2013 131,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration around tread area.

Nearside side step damaged/deteriorated. Some sharp edges along lower edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 130,223 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside front swivals leaking

Nearside and Offside front tyres deteriorated and perished

Nearside and Offside rear tyres deteriorated and perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 130,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside front swivals leaking

Nearside and Offside front tyres deteriorated and perished

Nearside and Offside rear tyres deteriorated and perished

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 129,988 miles

Both front swivel seals leaking.

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

Nearside rear tyre tread and sidewalls deteriorating. Tyre under inflated.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 129,988 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both front swivel seals leaking.

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

Nearside rear tyre tread and sidewalls deteriorating. Tyre under inflated.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 129,418 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 129,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 129,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak from offside front axle swivel seal area.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 128,744 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front door stiff

Fail 28 Mar 2008 128,730 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front swivels leaking

nearside front door stiff

Pass 28 Mar 2007 128,375 miles

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

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

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

both swivel jionts leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2006 127,343 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 TBM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TBM, 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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J579 TBM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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