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J284 UPC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,019 mi
Last recorded229,019 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ284 UPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 229,019 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 226,568 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 225,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 225,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 222,788 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 216,463 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 216,463 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 214,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 214,536 miles

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

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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J284 UPC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J284 UPC, 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 J284 UPC registered?

J284 UPC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J284 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J284 UPC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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