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J785 GLG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ785 GLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 95,318 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,674 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 84,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,201 miles

Both front hub seals leaking.

Indicator tell tail not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 80,193 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front hub seals leaking.

Indicator tell tail light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 77,499 miles

All brake discs have slight corrosion.

Both front hub oil seals leaking.

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion in engine bay but no within prescribed area.

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 77,490 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All brake discs have slight corrosion.

Both front hub oil seals leaking.

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion in engine bay but no within prescribed area.

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,089 miles

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 66,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,355 miles

Corrosion under nearside front wing outside presribed area.

Slight play in centre rear ball joint.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,355 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion under nearside front wing outside presribed area.

Slight play in centre rear ball joint.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,192 miles

both front hub seals leaking.not contaminating brakes.

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

service brake performance on minimum requirement

steering box leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,400 miles

chip in winsdcreen

front section of o/s outter sill in poor condition

n/s rear body mount in poor condition

o/s rear seat belt in poor condition

play in n/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,257 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 58,257 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 58,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front wiper blades split and could fail retest

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 52,735 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 52,731 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

N/S side step corroded

O/S side step corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 47,264 miles

ADVISE B/DISCS CORRODED AROUND OUTER CERCUMFERENCE

ADVISE LOWER WATER HOSE RESTING ON STEERING BOX MAY CHAFF

ADVISE REAR B/PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO INNER SILLS

Pass 21 May 2007 45,065 miles

advise:front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

advise:rear inner brake pads look low

advise:slight play in front offside steering arm ball joint

advise:slight play nearside and offside rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 31 May 2006 42,629 miles

ADVISE FRONT O/S & N/S SHOCK ABSORBER MTG TURRETS HAVE S/CORROSION

ADVISE N/S FRONT H/LAMP DETERIORATING IMAGE CLOSE TO REASON FOR REJECTION

ADVISE S/CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Pass 26 May 2005 38,318 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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J785 GLG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J785 GLG, 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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J785 GLG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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