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J979 SHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,645 mi
Last recorded126,645 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 SHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 121,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 121,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users SWIVEL HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 121,225 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,894 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 110,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,556 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,351 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 102,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,403 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 92,578 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 92,578 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 83,374 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 83,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow under load

slight oil leak from osf hub

Pass 24 Apr 2006 78,237 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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J979 SHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J979 SHP, 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 J979 SHP registered?

J979 SHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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The MOT history for J979 SHP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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