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J254 OFC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,280 mi
Last recorded168,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 OFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 168,280 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 163,193 miles

corrosion forming to both front body mounts

Fail 5 Apr 2024 163,172 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion forming to both front body mounts

Pass 1 Sep 2018 162,482 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Aug 2017 159,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 155,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 155,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 143,747 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside front hub seal's damp.

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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J254 OFC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J254 OFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J254 OFC?

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What year was J254 OFC registered?

J254 OFC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J254 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J254 OFC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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