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J976 WHJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,407 mi
Last recorded147,407 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ976 WHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 147,407 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 147,407 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 211,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 200,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 190,436 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 177,631 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 177,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 172,719 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 172,717 miles

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front hub seals have slight leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 170,503 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 170,503 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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J976 WHJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J976 WHJ, 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 J976 WHJ registered?

J976 WHJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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