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J585 NJU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,726 mi
Last recorded155,726 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 NJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 155,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 155,726 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive difffe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 155,726 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 155,726 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 155,728 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,837 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 145,476 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 140,335 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 140,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 128,416 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 124,475 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r bump stop missing

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2007 120,211 miles

car body and under car body badly corroded

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2006 116,027 miles

oil leak

permissable wear in stearing ball joints

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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J585 NJU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J585 NJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J585 NJU registered?

J585 NJU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 1992.

Is J585 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J585 NJU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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