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J605 MCU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,355 mi
Last recorded185,355 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ605 MCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 185,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 176,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 172,359 miles

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 7 Dec 2017 172,359 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 12 Oct 2012 168,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2011 164,335 miles

front/rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear prop splines worn

trans oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 158,947 miles

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

rear prop hardy worn

trans oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 153,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

n/s/f indi lens cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2009 153,989 miles

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

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

both front tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

n/s/f indi lens cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2008 146,352 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 146,345 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

running boards corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2007 138,921 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

side steps corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 134,698 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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J605 MCU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J605 MCU, 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 J605 MCU registered?

J605 MCU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 1992.

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