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J898 BKU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,056 mi
Last recorded148,056 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 BKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2009 148,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008
Pass 27 Oct 2007 140,148 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 126,445 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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J898 BKU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J898 BKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J898 BKU registered?

J898 BKU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 1992.

Is J898 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J898 BKU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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