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J838 SEW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,027 mi
Last recorded138,027 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 SEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 138,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 136,680 miles

Rear inner wheel arch corrored

Fail 20 Oct 2010 136,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear inner wheel arch corrored

Pass 25 Nov 2008 132,110 miles

All suspension bushes perrished

Nearside rearwheel inner arch corrored

Offside and Nearside front wheel arch corrored

Offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 21 Nov 2008 132,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All suspension bushes perrished

Nearside rearwheel inner arch corrored

Offside and Nearside front wheel arch corrored

Offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 129,636 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 222,727 miles

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

oil leak

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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J838 SEW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J838 SEW, 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 J838 SEW registered?

J838 SEW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 February 1992.

Is J838 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J838 SEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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