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J531 DUC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,161 mi
Last recorded158,161 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 DUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 158,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 151,918 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 144,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 144,028 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 136,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s/f inner wing holed by corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 131,304 miles

Alternator belt incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 123,719 miles

n/s/f swivel bearings slight lift

re adjust l/h steering lock

rear metal brake pipe above rear axle advanced corrosion

various cuts in all tyres

Pass 15 May 2009 116,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

advance corrosion on fuel tank strap

advance corrosion on rear under panel cross member

rear bumper missing

Fail 15 May 2009 116,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

advance corrosion on rear under panel cross member

rear bumper missing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 107,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 102,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 131,153 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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J531 DUC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J531 DUC, 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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J531 DUC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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