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J538 UDU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,947 mi
Last recorded139,947 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ538 UDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 139,947 miles

f/n/s h/lamp slight damage

front s/absorber cones corroded

front under bonnet flitch panels holed

rear body mounts corroded

underfloor outer sections corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2007 139,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front s/absorbers top cones corroded †f/n/s h/lamp slight damage

n/s mirror damaged †brake master cyl level slightly low †front underbonnet outer flitch panels holed (not structual) †o/s-n/s outer underfloorbox sections corroded †rear body mounts corroded

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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J538 UDU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J538 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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What year was J538 UDU registered?

J538 UDU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 July 1992.

Is J538 UDU safe to buy?

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