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J82 KMW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,621 mi
Last recorded108,621 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 KMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 108,621 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch/bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,296 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2023 108,229 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody has corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,996 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 107,952 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of A post and B posts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill/rails from a post to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cills/rail from a post to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,450 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,449 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 107,345 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front mounting inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 106,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 105,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 104,206 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 104,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 169,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 169,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2011 169,875 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 183,928 miles

Both front swivel hubs leaking oil

Nearside Front 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 axle diff pan leaking oil

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 183,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 183,815 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 182,306 miles

windscreen damage not exceeding 10mm in zone "A" and not exceeding 40mm in swept area

Pass 5 Sep 2006 178,793 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

windscreen damage in zone "A" not exceeding 10mm

Fail 5 Sep 2006 178,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

windscreen damage in zone "A" not exceeding 10mm

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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J82 KMW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J82 KMW, 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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J82 KMW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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