1992 · 32 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1992 Land Rover Discovery MOT pass rate and common faults

142 MOT tests in 2024. 70.4% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time70.4%
Failed or needed repairs29.6%
Typical mileage at test155,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 142 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.2%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.5%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.8%
  5. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.8%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.1%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.7%
  2. Brakes17.6%
  3. Body & chassis12.7%
  4. Suspension8.5%
  5. Steering8.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1992 Land Rover Discovery?

In 2024, 70.4% of 1992 Land Rover Discovery cars passed their MOT first time, across 142 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Land Rover Discovery?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 Land Rover Discovery reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).