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J943 GGO

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,634 mi
Last recorded133,634 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 GGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,634 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,930 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Aug 2015 132,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 132,367 miles

condensation in both headlamps

welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2013 131,472 miles

Oil leak

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

extensive welded repairs to vehicle[heavily undersealed]

Pass 10 Apr 2012 131,167 miles

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

headlamps are deteriorating

underside/inner wings are corroding

welded repairs to vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2012 131,167 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlamps are deteriorating

underside/inner wings are corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2011 131,467 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

modified vehicle

offside rear tyre has damage to treads and cut to sidewall

underside and inner wings rusting

Pass 17 Apr 2010 131,467 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front number plate deteriorating

headlight reflectors deteriorating

offside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on sidewalls

rust on nearside outer sill

vehicle modified

Pass 14 Mar 2009 131,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front inner wings are corroding

condensation in both headlamps

front number plate is damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2008 131,267 miles

both front inner wings are corroding

condensation in both headlamps

oil leaking from front hubs

Pass 10 Apr 2007 130,722 miles

offside inner wing is corroding †condensation in headlamps

Pass 6 Apr 2006 127,391 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 127,391 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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J943 GGO 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 78.6%.

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 J943 GGO, 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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J943 GGO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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