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J586 UWO

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,657 mi
Last recorded188,657 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ586 UWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 188,657 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 188,510 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 180,002 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 179,723 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 172,358 miles

Front hub seals leaking

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 171,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 163,564 miles

Both front hub seals leaking but not considered excessive

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front backing plate corroded

Rear exhaust fowling chassis

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion noted throughout

Fail 8 Mar 2016 202,268 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure sun visor (8.1.1)

Both front hub seals leaking but not considered excessive

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front backing plate corroded

Rear exhaust fowling chassis

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion noted throughout

Pass 5 Mar 2015 196,673 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 196,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 193,354 miles

rear discs & pads

Fail 4 Mar 2014 193,352 miles

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs & pads

Pass 18 Feb 2013 189,856 miles

nsr shock bushes worn

oil leak

os globe seal wet

springs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 189,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr shock bushes worn

oil leak

os globe seal wet

springs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 186,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

globe seals wet

nsr shock cover broken

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 186,664 miles

globe seals wet

nsr shock cover broken

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 182,438 miles

corrosion to front a pillars

frront body mounts corrosion

rear discs poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2011 182,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to front a pillars

frront body mounts corrosion

rear discs poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2010 174,664 miles

both a pillars corroded at bottom

Fail 23 Feb 2010 174,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both a pillars corroded at bottom

Pass 6 Mar 2009 165,506 miles

headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both globe seals leaking slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2009 165,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both globe seals leaking slightly

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 7 Mar 2008 158,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 152,603 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 152,603 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 152,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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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J586 UWO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 J586 UWO, 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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J586 UWO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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