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J656 PUP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,046 mi
Last recorded156,046 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ656 PUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 156,046 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 153,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 153,068 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 149,463 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s sill has corrosion

slight oilleak o/s/r hub brake working ok

Pass 3 Jun 2009 147,480 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 143,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 135,171 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 124,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 116,723 miles

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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J656 PUP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J656 PUP, 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 J656 PUP registered?

J656 PUP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J656 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J656 PUP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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