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J459 UDU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ459 UDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 106,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill behind passenger door, within seat belt prescribed area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 106,227 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 106,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill/mount corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch corroded and holed multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 105,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,581 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 104,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 104,389 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 104,389 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,128 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 103,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,704 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 103,704 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 103,310 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 103,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,850 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 102,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,816 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 102,359 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 102,057 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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J459 UDU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J459 UDU, 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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J459 UDU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 1992.

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