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J99 CEL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

225,385 mi
Last recorded225,385 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 CEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 225,385 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 223,372 miles

Some Light General Corrosion Under Body

Pass 9 Jul 2024 221,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 217,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 212,557 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 212,557 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 207,653 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 207,220 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 207,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 204,272 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 204,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 199,792 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 199,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 193,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 193,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 190,125 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 190,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 185,095 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 185,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 180,232 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 174,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 169,706 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 169,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 165,072 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 161,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 161,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 157,533 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 155,477 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 150,254 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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J99 CEL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J99 CEL, 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 J99 CEL registered?

J99 CEL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J99 CEL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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