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J756 CEV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,642 mi
Last recorded176,642 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ756 CEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 176,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 172,922 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 168,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamps beam images poor

Pass 7 Oct 2023 168,256 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 166,186 miles

Smells like cow poo and could do with a wash!!

Pass 18 Oct 2021 161,725 miles

Nearside Rear shock bushes worn

Offside Rear shock bushes worn

both head light bowls degraded

slight imbalance in rear brakes

spare battery loose

surface corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 9 Dec 2020 158,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mud (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chassis covered in mud

o/s and n/s quarter bumpers missing

surface corrosion to body mounts

Fail 7 Dec 2020 158,666 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track end (2.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mud (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

chassis covered in mud

o/s and n/s quarter bumpers missing

surface corrosion to body mounts

Pass 20 Dec 2019 155,987 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake pivot pin (1.1.15 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front poor dip beam pattern

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 155,987 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake pivot pin (1.1.15 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front poor dip beam pattern

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 155,943 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting off sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower section of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front axle swivels

Pass 2 Nov 2018 154,674 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 154,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,708 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly misty, all suspension bushes cracking,both outer sills corroded nearside rear tyre cracking badly

Fail 19 Dec 2014 149,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front axle bushes have wear,front propshaft universal joint badly worn

nearside headlamp misty, all suspension bushes cracking,both rear outer sills corroded,nearside rear tyre cracking bad.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 147,779 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front indicator light lens broken but bulb coloured amber

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

Offside front tyre perished

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2012 144,467 miles

rear tie rod bushes in poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2012 14,466 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Spare tyre defective

rear tie rod bushes in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 138,751 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 138,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 132,837 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 132,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front inner wings are corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 129,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

adjust handbrake soon

Pass 21 Nov 2007 125,619 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 122,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 119,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J756 CEV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J756 CEV, 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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J756 CEV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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