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J780 SFC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,309 mi
Last recorded197,309 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ780 SFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 197,309 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 192,978 miles

both rear tyres getting perished

nearside front brake pipe getting corroded

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe getting corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 187,137 miles

front brake discs getting worn

underbody brake pipes to nearside front brake flexi hoses have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2010 186,216 miles

two battery caps missing

Fail 9 Aug 2010 186,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

two battery caps missing

Pass 27 Jul 2009 181,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 173,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 164,037 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 153,962 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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J780 SFC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J780 SFC, 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 J780 SFC registered?

J780 SFC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J780 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J780 SFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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