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J109 UDU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ109 UDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,913 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 69,546 miles

pre mot repairs

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch rusty and corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch rusty and corroded

Offside Some play on Offside Front Hub

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,850 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,309 miles

both side steps holed by corrosion

side sills corroded near 3 body mountings

Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,262 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both side steps holed by corrosion

side sills corroded near 3 body mountings

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,686 miles

BOTH SIDESILLS CORRODING

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,704 miles

BOTH SIDESILLS CORRODING

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,345 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,543 miles

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

some underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 55,615 miles

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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J109 UDU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J109 UDU, 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 J109 UDU registered?

J109 UDU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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