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J608 WAW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

197,009 mi
Last recorded197,009 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 WAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 197,009 miles

both front and rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

drivers door requires attention soon

front grill/light surrond slightly damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front floor corroded not in perscribed area

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

offside wing mirror cover slightly damaged

oil leak from engine,gearbox and transferbox

rear axle slightly corroded

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 196,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front and rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

drivers door requires attention soon

front grill/light surrond slightly damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

offside wing mirror cover slightly damaged

oil leak from engine,gearbox and transferbox

rear axle slightly corroded

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 193,872 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear door step areas slightly corroded

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

grease around both swivel joints

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front inner flitch corroded but in non-perscribed area

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

oil leak

rear crossmember slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

vehicle has been heavily repaired

Fail 15 Oct 2009 193,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear door step areas slightly corroded

both rear shocker bushes slightly perished

grease around both swivel joints

offside front inner flitch corroded but in non-perscribed area

offside front shocker has a light misting of oil

oil leak

rear crossmember slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

vehicle has been heavily repaired

Pass 9 Oct 2008 192,757 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre on legal limit

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 9 Oct 2008 192,740 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre on legal limit

several corosion spots showing

Fail 3 Oct 2008 192,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 189,379 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 189,379 miles

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

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

advise nearside front inner flitch corroded

oil leaks from hub seals could contaminate brakes(brand new discs and pads already fitted!)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 187,087 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 186,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 186,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

has replacement boot floor been welded in?

Fail 9 Jun 2006 186,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear door closure point corroded †chip in screen †small play in drag links & ns rubber split †osr bump stop missing †ns inner wing holed †osr floor & rear across chassis holed †under body heavily corroded generally

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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J608 WAW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 J608 WAW, 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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J608 WAW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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