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J908 FYA

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,724 mi
Last recorded148,724 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ908 FYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 148,724 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot floor seams corroding

this vehicle has had lots of welding repairs

Pass 14 Aug 2012 146,358 miles

2 front inner wings corroded ;but not in a prescribed area

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear floor seam is corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 144,284 miles

both front inner wings are slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 144,239 miles

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

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

both front inner wings are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 142,063 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 139,448 miles

drivers seat loose

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Pass 22 Aug 2008 136,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 133,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 129,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 126,222 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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J908 FYA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J908 FYA, 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 J908 FYA registered?

J908 FYA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J908 FYA safe to buy?

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