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J990 OTA

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

151,110 mi
Last recorded151,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ990 OTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 151,110 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 151,110 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 150,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 150,200 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 150,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front 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 passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 145,778 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 145,776 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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J990 OTA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J990 OTA, 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 J990 OTA registered?

J990 OTA is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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