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J974 WVN

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,524 mi
Last recorded88,524 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 WVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,585 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,781 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,117 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight weep of oil from o/s/f hub seal

Pass 10 Nov 2012 69,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,666 miles

slight leak of oil from o/s/r axle seal

Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,702 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,425 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 42,423 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both front seat tilt/slide mech worn

n/s & o/s swivel hubs slight leakage

rear A frame ball joint dust cover split

Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,333 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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J974 WVN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J974 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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J974 WVN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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