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J229 DUV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,336 mi
Last recorded146,336 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 DUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 146,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Indicator tell tale not working but audible

Nearside rear seat belt clip cover broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various oil leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2025 145,503 miles

Front and rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 144,739 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged /cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2022 143,751 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

front reg plate damage

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2021 143,261 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 142,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 142,016 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

Indicator tell tale not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2018 141,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** strong advice 205/80/16 (4.1.E.1)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

indicator tell tale light not working

Pass 13 May 2017 141,036 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front number plate cracked

Indicator tell tale not working

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2016 140,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

brakes pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 139,760 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp cracked

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 139,760 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp cracked

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 139,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 139,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer wall deteriorating

front number plate cracked

front windscreen chipped

indicator tell tale not working

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 139,402 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer wall deteriorating

front number plate cracked

front windscreen chipped

indicator tell tale not working

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 139,269 miles

front reg plate cracked

indicator tell tale not working

nearside front shock absorber leaking

offside front side light dim

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 138,739 miles

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

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

both rear wheel archs -sills corrodeed

corrosion in both bodysills

Fail 26 Feb 2011 138,359 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both rear wheel archs -sills corrodeed

corrosion in both bodysills

Pass 25 Feb 2010 133,936 miles

front reg plate cracked

nearside front shock slight leak

oil level low

Fail 25 Feb 2010 133,936 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

nearside front shock slight leak

oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 130,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 128,782 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front indicator damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 127,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 126,053 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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J229 DUV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J229 DUV, 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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J229 DUV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 1992.

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