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J749 JOT

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,108 mi
Last recorded97,108 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ749 JOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over the body (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle cover missing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle broken (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle cover missing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills and floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 92,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing forward lower section (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor box sections (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front bar ball joint to steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underwing upper section (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underfloor box sections (5.2.6)

brake master cylinder level low

front nearside outer drag link ball joint dust cover deteriorated

front underbonnet nearside flitch panels corroded / holed (not structural)

offside + nearside centre body mounts areas corroded

rear offside rebound block missing

rear offside underwing upper section corroded

rear outer seat belts buckles plastic covers missing (still working)

rear underboot floor pans corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,090 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,521 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,404 miles

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,632 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,323 miles

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

brake master cyl level slightly low

front underbonnet flitch panels corroded (not structual)

handbrake linkage slight play

r/n/s seat belt plastic cover missing

r/o/s rebound block missing

r/o/s+r/n/s underfloor corner panels corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,884 miles

front u/bonnet flitch panels corroded

rear rebound blocks rubbers splitting

rear s/absorbers covers corroded/bushes worn

Fail 11 Dec 2007 68,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front u/bonnet flitch panels corroded

rear rebound blocks rubbers splitting

rear s/absorbers covers corroded/bushes worn

Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,252 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 65,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J749 JOT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J749 JOT, 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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J749 JOT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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