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J87 FGT

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,840 mi
Last recorded169,840 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ87 FGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 169,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 163,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 163,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tractor joints leaking oil

steering box leaking oil

Fail 11 Oct 2007 163,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tractor joints leaking oil

steering box leaking oil

Pass 12 Jun 2006 154,929 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 154,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

corrosion hole in nearside flitch

general component surface corrosion.

nearside rear bump stop missing.

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp.

offside rear bump stop deteriorating.

offside rear shock shroud deteriorating.

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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J87 FGT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J87 FGT, 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 J87 FGT registered?

J87 FGT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J87 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J87 FGT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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