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J697 WOB

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

294,230 mi
Last recorded294,230 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 WOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 294,230 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 293,573 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 279,976 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak rear diff

Fail 18 Nov 2011 279,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 11 Nov 2010 264,483 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 244,075 miles

corrosion in alot of panels

Fail 4 Nov 2009 243,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure 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)

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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion in alot of panels

Pass 4 Nov 2008 225,587 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brakes had some oil on the rear brake pipe from bleeding but none on disc

rear flooor has alot of surface rust

Fail 30 Oct 2008 225,584 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brakes had some oil on the rear brake pipe from bleeding but none on disc

rear flooor has alot of surface rust

Pass 26 Oct 2007 211,161 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Oct 2007 211,161 miles

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

Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Oct 2006 186,835 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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J697 WOB is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J697 WOB, 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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J697 WOB is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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