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J779 DYH

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,531 mi
Last recorded208,531 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 DYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 208,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 206,872 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 203,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 200,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 196,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 190,282 miles

Handbrake lever starting to wear.

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 190,271 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever starting to wear.

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 182,673 miles

Both rear lower wheel arches not fully secure.

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

Nearside and offside front inner body starting to rust.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 176,351 miles

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)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 176,351 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 166,984 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 166,809 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 156,026 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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J779 DYH is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J779 DYH, 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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J779 DYH is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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