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J709 WRE

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

170,588 mi
Last recorded170,588 miles
Recorded on9 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ709 WRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2007 170,588 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 170,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 169,927 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside inner wing has corrosion

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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J709 WRE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J709 WRE, 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 J709 WRE registered?

J709 WRE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J709 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J709 WRE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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