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J929 WVN

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,362 mi
Last recorded149,362 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 WVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 149,362 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion door inner (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak front axle ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 149,362 miles

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion door inner (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,520 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

O/S/F brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 129,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 116,830 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 116,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 105,355 miles

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

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

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

corrosion at bottom of tail gate door frame (nearside)

gash in nearside front wing, no sharpe edges

Fail 19 Apr 2012 105,355 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosion at bottom of tail gate door frame (nearside)

gash in nearside front wing, no sharpe edges

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,209 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,350 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 78,350 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 63,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,492 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,659 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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J929 WVN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J929 WVN, 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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J929 WVN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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