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J880 MBD

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,225 mi
Last recorded110,225 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 MBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 110,225 miles

nearside front hub seal leaking

rear bump stops missing

Fail 5 Jul 2022 110,207 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working side repeter missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front stub axle leaking

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front stub axle leaking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,454 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front and rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front suspension low

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front and rear inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,752 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front slight cut to sidewall

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front slight cut to sidewall

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,010 miles

front bull bar corroded

offside and nearside front tyres splitting on outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,466 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,349 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,872 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 88,736 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 82,802 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 82,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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J880 MBD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J880 MBD, 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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J880 MBD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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