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J745 BHJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

212,459 mi
Last recorded212,459 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ745 BHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 212,459 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 212,449 miles

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

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 206,937 miles

No new parts fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2008 206,931 miles

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

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 199,696 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 199,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2005 191,139 miles

Diesel injector damp

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 191,139 miles

Diesel injector damp

Fail 28 Nov 2005 191,136 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J745 BHJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J745 BHJ, 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 J745 BHJ registered?

J745 BHJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is J745 BHJ safe to buy?

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