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J699 RRO

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

212,733 mi
Last recorded212,733 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 RRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 212,733 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 211,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 210,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 205,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 205,543 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 201,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 199,136 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front axle pinion oil seal leaking

rear axle pinion bearing worn

Pass 29 Jun 2020 197,922 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 195,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 191,977 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 191,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 189,829 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 187,976 miles

sligt corrosio to near side front inner wing /slight perishing to both front and near side tyres.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 185,673 miles

near side rear slightly rough when rotated.Brake pedal starting to wear.slight corrosion to inner wing under washer bottle.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 183,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 181,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 174,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 167,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 158,765 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 150,583 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 143,339 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 135,747 miles

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

slight play in front propshaft

Pass 6 Apr 2006 128,495 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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J699 RRO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J699 RRO, 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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J699 RRO is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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