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J596 JUF

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,956 mi
Last recorded181,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ596 JUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 181,956 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 180,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 180,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 177,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 175,298 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 175,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 174,710 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 174,710 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 174,710 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 174,710 miles

Front Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 174,710 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 174,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J596 JUF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J596 JUF, 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 J596 JUF registered?

J596 JUF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J596 JUF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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