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J918 RCC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,854 mi
Last recorded161,854 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 RCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 161,854 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion in both rear inner sills, outside prescribed areas

drivers and centre rear seat belt receiver covers missing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 161,731 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in both rear inner sills, outside prescribed areas

drivers and centre rear seat belt receiver covers missing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 153,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 150,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 146,511 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 141,444 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 141,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2009 134,515 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2009 134,512 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

Not checked any of the rear seats, or seatbelts due to them not fitted at time of test.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 134,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 129,886 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 129,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 127,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 123,810 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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J918 RCC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J918 RCC, 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 J918 RCC registered?

J918 RCC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J918 RCC safe to buy?

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