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J230 DUV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,072 mi
Last recorded95,072 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 DUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 95,072 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch both sides surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 93,262 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake readings very low 131 141

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,163 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 93,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Passengers footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,408 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing is excessively corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing is excessively corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,161 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing is excessively corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing is excessively corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front offside and nearside inner wings are corroded

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

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

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

Rear offside and nearside inner wheel arches are corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front offside and nearside inner wings are corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear offside and nearside inner wheel arches are corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,975 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight play

nearside and offside inner wings are corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 84,975 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Inner wing has excessive corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front offside and nearside front inner wings are corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,242 miles

Front exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,759 miles

Front exhaust is slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,086 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,987 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside outer brake pad is getting low

Nearside rear tyre has a split in the tread

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,171 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are worn and cracked

rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,935 miles

All tyres have surface cracks

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,851 miles

all tyres have surface cracks

front tyres are getting low on the edges of the tread

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,269 miles

All tyres have surface cracks

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 57,329 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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J230 DUV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J230 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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J230 DUV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 1992.

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