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J638 WFL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ638 WFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 114,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

steering box damp

Fail 19 Jan 2017 113,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

steering box damp

Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,263 miles

Rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2013 106,022 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front hub seals leaking

washer pipe leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2013 106,022 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front hub seals leaking

washer pipe leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 102,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 99,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 98,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 138,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 138,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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J638 WFL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J638 WFL, 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 J638 WFL registered?

J638 WFL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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