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J975 NKL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,722 mi
Last recorded205,722 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ975 NKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 205,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings very corroded

n/s/f body mount corroded

o/s/f body mount corroded

rear wheel arches corroded & holed

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2011 205,891 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

both rear axle bump stops missing

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings very corroded

n/s/f body mount corroded

o/s/f body mount corroded

rear wheel arches corroded & holed

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2010 197,930 miles

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

both rear axle bumpstops missing

o/s/r wheel arch corroded & holed

Fail 30 Jun 2010 197,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear axle bumpstops missing

o/s/r wheel arch corroded & holed

Pass 14 Jul 2009 186,878 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 1 Jul 2009 186,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jul 2008 175,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

imbalance on rear service brakes

n/s/f tyre very worn on outer edge

n/s/r under sill corroded by body mount

o/s/f inner wing corroded by body mount

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 163,567 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 163,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

some play in steering box,o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 153,424 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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J975 NKL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J975 NKL, 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 J975 NKL registered?

J975 NKL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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