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J763 MRG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,810 mi
Last recorded154,810 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ763 MRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,810 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 152,347 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 151,730 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 151,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s inner sill coroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 151,722 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 146,593 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 146,593 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded.

one brake hose o/s/f starting to perish.

Fail 24 Jul 2010 146,576 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 138,815 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 131,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 131,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 131,779 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 131,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from n/s/f tractor joint seal.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 131,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Advise play in steering joints

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 123,667 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 114,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 114,465 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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J763 MRG 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 52.9%.

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 J763 MRG, 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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J763 MRG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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