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J385 DTO

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,252 mi
Last recorded127,252 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ385 DTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 127,252 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 126,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,724 miles

body mount outriggers front and rear becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 122,669 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 122,664 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 119,173 miles

very slight roughness o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 117,383 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 114,935 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 112,769 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,769 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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J385 DTO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J385 DTO, 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 J385 DTO registered?

J385 DTO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 1992.

Is J385 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J385 DTO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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