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J984 DNP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,162 mi
Last recorded186,162 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 DNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 186,162 miles

both front inner wings corroded

offside rear door wouldnt open

rust around most body mounts

slight lift in rear A frame ball joint

Fail 20 Nov 2009 185,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 175,321 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 175,316 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 166,615 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 166,610 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 160,526 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear outer wings becoming insecure

signs of rusting on underbody areas

Fail 29 Nov 2006 160,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear outer wings becoming insecure

vehicle has signs of rusting throughout body

Pass 23 Nov 2005 155,324 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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J984 DNP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J984 DNP, 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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J984 DNP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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