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J777 MDS

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

255,829 mi
Last recorded255,829 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 MDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 255,829 miles

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

Corrosion underside of vehicle in specified areas

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Outer Corrosion on body panels

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 255,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch holed by rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis valance holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Corrosion underside of vehicle in specified areas

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Outer Corrosion on body panels

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 254,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 252,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres outer and inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underside and outer pannels corroding with rust

Pass 25 Apr 2022 250,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 247,512 miles

vehicle has corrosion underside

some vehicle body pannels corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top inner arch corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 242,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2019 242,245 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting xmember above body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch by seat belt fixing point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting xmember above body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2018 237,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 231,765 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 226,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 220,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 208,484 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 201,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to offside rear body panel underside

front discs slightly corroded/pitted

rear discs slightly corroded/pitted

slight play and seep from front swivels

Fail 8 May 2012 201,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to offside rear body panel underside

front discs slightly corroded/pitted

rear discs slightly corroded/pitted

slight play and seep from front swivels

Pass 9 May 2011 195,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front discs worn

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 28 Apr 2011 195,116 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front discs worn

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2010 188,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 180,920 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 180,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 173,443 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 164,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s front inner flitches under bonnet showing corrosion not within 30 cms of body mounting area

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r inner wheel arch showing corrosion

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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J777 MDS is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J777 MDS, 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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J777 MDS is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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