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J583 HFE

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ583 HFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2011

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2010 144,271 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

front crossmember to inner wing under vehicle excessivly corroded

nearside front inner wing under bonnet excessivly corroded

reverse lights staying on

diesel stop switch not working

Pass 28 Oct 2009 134,855 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front inner wing corroded outside of perscribed area

slight leak from nearside rear hub seal

slight leak from offside front hub seal

Fail 26 Oct 2009 134,850 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front inner wing corroded outside of perscribed area

slight leak from nearside rear hub seal

slight leak from offside front hub seal

Pass 22 Oct 2008 126,342 miles

n/s/f inner wing excess corrosion

rear floor corroded to excess

Fail 13 Oct 2008 126,339 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wing excess corrosion

rear floor corroded to excess

Pass 11 Oct 2007 115,167 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded 3 places but not in a 30cm radius of any component mountings

Fail 4 Oct 2007 115,167 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded 3 places but not in a 30cm radius of any component mountings

Pass 12 Sep 2006 102,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 98,492 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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J583 HFE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J583 HFE, 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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J583 HFE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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