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J98 LGE

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,624 mi
Last recorded116,624 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 LGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 116,624 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 116,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,591 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 116,591 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Feb 2016 116,591 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 115,660 miles

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

NSF DOOR STICKING

NSR WHEEL ARCH LOOSE

OSR WHEEL ARCH LOOSE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 115,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 114,382 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 114,382 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,772 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 113,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 11,351 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 112,577 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 112,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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J98 LGE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J98 LGE, 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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J98 LGE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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