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J985 LJL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,103 mi
Last recorded165,103 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 LJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 165,103 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all weld repairs and chassis heavily unsersealed

slight play in steering arm at connection with steering box

Pass 3 Jan 2019 164,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all weld repairs and underside heavy underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2017 162,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside is heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Nov 2017 162,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported broken bracket on rear diff (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2016 161,297 miles

brake pipe unions/nuts showing corrosion

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Nov 2016 161,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe unions/nuts showing corrosion

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2015 159,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 159,976 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 159,065 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 157,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 157,084 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 157,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 156,102 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 156,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 155,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 154,329 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 154,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has cracks in outer wall

n/s/r tyre has cracks in outer wall

o/s/f tyre has cracks in inner wall

Pass 21 Oct 2008 153,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 152,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 151,822 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 151,789 miles

Inner Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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J985 LJL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J985 LJL, 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 J985 LJL registered?

J985 LJL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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