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J748 UUK

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,795 mi
Last recorded145,795 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ748 UUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 145,795 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 145,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,443 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 143,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 142,365 miles

ALL EXHAUST CORRODING BUT NOT HOLED

N/S/F & O/S/F STEERING SWIVEL BALL SEALS DAMP

STEERING BOX DAMP

Fail 28 Feb 2013 141,380 miles

CRACK IN N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP LENSE

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

REAR NUMBERPLATE FADING

REAR SECTION EXHAUST CORRODING BUT NOT BLOWING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON N/S/F HUB OIL SEAL

Pass 28 Feb 2013 141,380 miles

CRACK IN N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP LENSE

REAR NUMBERPLATE FADING

REAR SECTION EXHAUST CORRODING BUT NOT BLOWING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON N/S/F HUB OIL SEAL

Pass 28 Feb 2012 139,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 135,254 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 135,254 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 126,931 miles

offside front suspension leaning slightly

slight leak in steering damper

slight leaks in offside and nearside sphere seals

Fail 7 Aug 2009 126,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside front suspension leaning slightly

slight leak in steering damper

slight leaks in offside and nearside sphere seals

Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,489 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 118,478 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 118,471 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 115,973 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 115,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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J748 UUK is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J748 UUK, 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 J748 UUK registered?

J748 UUK is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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