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J738 NFH

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ738 NFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 129,023 miles

Advise Damage to windscreen but is acceptable

Advise this vehicle has been fitted with extended springs all round

Advise vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2021 131,048 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 131,048 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 112,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,455 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,778 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,729 miles

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)

rear exhhaust clamp insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2011 89,572 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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)

rear exhhaust clamp insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,162 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 83,162 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,243 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,580 miles

all as previous vt32

Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front hubs leaking

offside and nearside front upper inner wings corroded

rear most body mounts corroded

sill covers fitted

steering box leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,032 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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J738 NFH is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J738 NFH, 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 J738 NFH registered?

J738 NFH is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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