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J33 LYE

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,547 mi
Last recorded68,547 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 LYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 68,299 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,878 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel seal damp

Offside Front swivel seal damp

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,119 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 15 Mar 2022 67,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside / ALSO OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,880 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,623 miles

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 61,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,634 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 64,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 56,437 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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J33 LYE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J33 LYE, 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

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What year was J33 LYE registered?

J33 LYE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1992.

Is J33 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 LYE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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