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J987 GMX

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,538 mi
Last recorded157,538 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 GMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 157,538 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 157,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 142,127 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre wall shows signs of cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2010 141,839 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre wall shows signs of cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 131,369 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT INER WINGS EXCESSIVE CORRODED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SIDE PERISHING

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR SIDE FACING SEAT NOT FITTED

Fail 16 Nov 2009 131,369 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT INER WINGS EXCESSIVE CORRODED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SIDE PERISHING

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR SIDE FACING SEAT NOT FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2008 127,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight PLAY IN LOUR UJ

Pass 27 Jul 2007 124,987 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 113,474 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 113,474 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 101,141 miles

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

nearside rear light cracked

slight corroded offside iner wing and near side and off side outer sill

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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J987 GMX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 J987 GMX, 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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J987 GMX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 1992.

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