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J585 KEJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,913 mi
Last recorded145,913 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 KEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 145,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 142,600 miles

CHASSIS SECTIONS THROUGHT VEHICLE STARTING TO DETERIOATE,OK WITH LIGHT TAPPING AT TIME OF TEST KEEP A CHECK

NON PERSCRIBED AREAS UNDER VEHICLE STARTING TO DETERIOATE

diff leaking

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2007 142,453 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

NON PERSCRIDED AREAS UNDER VEHICLE DETERIOATING KEEP A CHECK

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WHOLE OF CHASSIS STARTING TO DETERIOATE OK WITH LIGHT TAPPING AT TIME OF TEST KEEP A CHECK

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 141,236 miles

N/S & O/S RUNNING BOARDS CORRODED KEEP A CHECK.

ONLY N/S/F BRAKE DISC & PADS HAVE BEEN FITTED AT TIME OF RE-TEST .

Fail 15 May 2006 141,101 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST KEEP A CHECK.

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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J585 KEJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J585 KEJ, 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 J585 KEJ registered?

J585 KEJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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