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J299 PFK

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,039 mi
Last recorded124,039 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 PFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 124,039 miles

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

Front both swivel joint slight leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2025 124,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front both swivel joint slight leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,075 miles

Front both front axle swivel joint slight leak

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse light in-op

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,263 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 115,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,929 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 112,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 107,659 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 107,659 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,639 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 103,639 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 98,594 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 98,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 88,100 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 88,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,136 miles

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

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

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

inner sills have been under sealed

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 73,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,199 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle slightly rusty/corrded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

cracks on sidewalls of nearside and offside rear tyres

nearside and offside front wipers split

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 56,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 56,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,957 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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J299 PFK is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J299 PFK, 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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J299 PFK is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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