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J654 KCP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

157,647 mi
Last recorded157,647 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ654 KCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 157,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front prop into front diff has slight play .

Fail 18 Apr 2009 157,421 miles

Centre Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Apr 2008 152,163 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Inner Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2008 152,163 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Inner Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2007 142,720 miles

advise corrosion in n/s inner sill

advise front and rear gearbox oil seals leaking

advise rear number plate slightly de-faced

Fail 5 Jan 2007 141,942 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise front propshaft front u/j slight play

advise gearbox front and rear oil seals slight leak

advise rear number plate slight water marking

advise slight play in n/s panhard rod bush

Pass 7 Feb 2006 134,306 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 134,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 132,990 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front swivel joint leaking

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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J654 KCP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J654 KCP, 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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J654 KCP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 February 1992.

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