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J881 GCD

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

253,478 mi
Last recorded253,478 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ881 GCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 253,478 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 253,478 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 247,070 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 242,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 242,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 226,800 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 215,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 197,699 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 181,241 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 181,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J881 GCD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J881 GCD, 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 J881 GCD registered?

J881 GCD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J881 GCD safe to buy?

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