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J818 SHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,742 mi
Last recorded216,742 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ818 SHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 216,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 216,723 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet has to be secured via a ratchet strap

clean and wax oil all brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2017 215,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front hub wiper seal

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clean and wax oil all brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2016 213,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 210,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2015 210,805 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2014 203,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 202,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 199,633 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 199,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 197,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 195,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 192,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 186,002 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J818 SHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J818 SHP, 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 J818 SHP registered?

J818 SHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 1992.

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