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J678 OEA

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

262,996 mi
Last recorded262,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 OEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 262,996 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 261,129 miles

rear bumper missing (deliberatly modified)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 261,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper missing (deliberatly modified)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 258,081 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 249,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2009 249,342 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 238,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

rear bumper missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 230,714 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers door corroded by hinges but not likely to come away

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey

offside headlamp insercure but not likely to fall out

rear floor panel corroded by rear door hinge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 219,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 210,096 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2005 209,984 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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J678 OEA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J678 OEA, 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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J678 OEA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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