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J820 SWL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,648 mi
Last recorded191,648 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ820 SWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 191,648 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 187,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust mainfold slighty blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 180,774 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. Recommend investigating very soon. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle ball joint boot deteriorated recommend replacing soon.

Fail 18 Dec 2023 180,769 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. Recommend investigating very soon. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle ball joint boot deteriorated recommend replacing soon.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 178,815 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 176,751 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 175,608 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 175,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 174,817 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 173,999 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 172,377 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 170,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 169,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 169,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 166,425 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 166,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 161,035 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 May 2012 159,336 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 159,336 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 149,439 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2011 149,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 143,907 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 137,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 136,793 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 136,656 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake warning light flashing on dash pads and fluid ok

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 129,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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J820 SWL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J820 SWL, 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 J820 SWL registered?

J820 SWL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for J820 SWL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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