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J693 FGX

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,295 mi
Last recorded159,295 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ693 FGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 159,295 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

advise rear suspension bump rubbers missing

Pass 4 Jan 2016 157,374 miles

Front Oil leak poss power steering

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 153,502 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 153,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 148,439 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 142,939 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

slight play in drivers door pin

steering feels slightly rough

Fail 19 Dec 2012 142,939 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

slight play in drivers door pin

steering feels slightly rough

Pass 14 Dec 2011 137,244 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some seapage from power steering box area

Fail 13 Dec 2011 137,244 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some seapage from power steering box area

Pass 15 Dec 2010 129,298 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some heavy corrosion near side front inner wing

Fail 14 Dec 2010 129,298 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some heavy corrosion near side front inner wing

Fail 9 Nov 2010 129,243 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front radius arm nut and bolt loose

Pass 19 Oct 2009 123,216 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 123,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 112,663 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 112,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 96,230 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 80,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 80,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 66,422 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 66,422 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside 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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J693 FGX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 J693 FGX, 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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J693 FGX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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