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J843 MKO

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,570 mi
Last recorded257,570 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ843 MKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 257,570 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 254,407 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

general underbody corrosion

nearside front centre inner wing corroded through, but not in any prescribed areas

nearside front floor corroded through, but not in any prescribed area

nearside rear quarter panel insecure

offside door mirror damaged

offside front centre inner wing corroded through, but not in any prescribed areas

offside rear quarter panel insecure

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2013 254,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are slightly pitted

general underbody corrosion

nearside front centre inner wing corroded through, but not in any prescribed areas

nearside front floor corroded through, but not in any prescribed area

nearside rear quarter panel insecure

offside door mirror damaged

offside front centre inner wing corroded through, but not in any prescribed areas

offside rear quarter panel insecure

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2012 244,978 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 244,913 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 237,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all discs and pads worn

osf pad wires broken

play in front propshaft joint

rear seats not fitted

slight play in osf swivels

Fail 7 Jan 2011 237,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all discs and pads worn

osf pad wires broken

play in front propshaft joint

rear seats not fitted

slight play in osf swivels

Pass 13 Jan 2010 230,475 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 230,475 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 219,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 206,849 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 195,618 miles

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

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

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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J843 MKO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J843 MKO, 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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J843 MKO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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