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J853 UKV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,453 mi
Last recorded167,453 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 UKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 167,453 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 167,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 163,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 158,043 miles

Advise rear diff bush is worn

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 158,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise rear diff bush is worn

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 153,180 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Fail 9 Jun 2008 153,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 15 Jun 2007 145,837 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 145,837 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)

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

bump stop missing o/s/r

Pass 12 Jun 2006 139,884 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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J853 UKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J853 UKV, 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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J853 UKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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