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J771 VFS

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

222,874 mi
Last recorded222,874 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 VFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 222,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 217,220 miles

advgise bolt missing n/s/front seat

advise rear backing plates

advise rear floor boot well holed n/s/amd os rear

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2013

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f disc back plate corroded.

o/s/f disc back plate missing.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 209,147 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 199,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 189,092 miles

both front discs worn

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 176,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

advise fuel pump slight bdampness

advise o/s/front backing plate slightly deteriorated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 164,158 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 148,754 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 144,956 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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J771 VFS is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J771 VFS, 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 J771 VFS registered?

J771 VFS is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J771 VFS safe to buy?

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