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J241 UON

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

212,169 mi
Last recorded212,169 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ241 UON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 212,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

both inner sills slight corrosion and had previous repairs

underside has general corrosion along its length

Pass 13 Feb 2023 207,702 miles

Engine management light and reverse lights not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General underside corrosion (arches, rear crossmember etc)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been modified and repaired

Fail 13 Feb 2023 207,696 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light and reverse lights not working

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General underside corrosion (arches, rear crossmember etc)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been modified and repaired

Pass 21 Feb 2022 205,832 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 199,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 194,587 miles

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

rear seats not fitted unable to check seat belts

Pass 28 Feb 2019 187,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 179,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 173,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 172,346 miles

front swivels weeping

steering box weeping

underbody/chassis heavily undersealed

vehicle modified for off-road use

Fail 10 Jun 2015 172,345 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front swivels weeping

steering box weeping

underbody/chassis heavily undersealed

vehicle off-road prepared

Pass 17 Aug 2013 193,902 miles

underbody/bodymounts slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 192,974 miles

all brake disks corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2011 185,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 175,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 165,911 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2008 156,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 145,618 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 145,616 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 138,177 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 138,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 138,136 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J241 UON is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J241 UON, 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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J241 UON is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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