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J577 YPU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,852 mi
Last recorded121,852 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ577 YPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 121,852 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 121,791 miles

Nearside Front axle main swivel hub slight leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 121,768 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping

Fail 30 Nov 2023 121,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leaking from hub seal onto inner face of brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,698 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal weeping

Fail 23 Nov 2022 121,688 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel seal weeping

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 121,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,341 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,898 miles

Both entry steps corroded/rusty

Nearside Rear body heavily corroded/rusty (underside)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear body heavily corroded/rusty (underside)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,180 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 120,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,242 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 108,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low in reservoir

drivers seat mount worn

offside front inner wing / wheel arch corroded (viewed from within bonnet area, near coolant reservoir)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,528 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers, top bushes worn.

n/s wiper split

n/s/r wheel inner rim slightly bent

oil on minimum level on dip stick

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,236 miles

both rear shock absorbers, top bushes worn.

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f tyre tread wearing inner edge.

oil on PAS pump

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,526 miles

oil on PAS pump

n/s/f tyre tread wearing inner edge

both rear damper, top bushes worn.

slight play in n/s outer ball joint of track rod

small split, n/s wiper blade.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,317 miles

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

both rear dampers, top bushes worn.

o/s/f tyre tread wearing inner edge

oil on PAS pump

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,541 miles

both rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 71,866 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2007 71,866 miles

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

both front shock absorbers leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J577 YPU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J577 YPU, 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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J577 YPU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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