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J705 GAB

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,678 mi
Last recorded115,678 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ705 GAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 115,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,399 miles

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

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

corossion hole o/s floor

Fail 28 Jul 2010 114,399 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

corossion hole o/s floor

Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,500 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion rear body mounts

Pass 22 Jul 2008 108,727 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 107,041 miles

both outer sills corroded

conter to rear part of exhaust system corroding

corrosion to both front inner wings

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

suspension tie rod bushes starting to crack / perish

Pass 25 Jul 2006 102,321 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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J705 GAB is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J705 GAB, 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 J705 GAB registered?

J705 GAB is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J705 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J705 GAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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