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K838 JGU

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,868 mi
Last recorded161,868 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 JGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 161,868 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 158,877 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 156,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 153,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 150,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 149,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 147,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front body corroded within 30cm of a mounting

Offside Rear body corroded within 30cm of a mounting

Offside body corroded within 30cm of a mounting

Fail 30 Jul 2019 147,171 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front body corroded within 30cm of a mounting

Offside Rear body corroded within 30cm of a mounting

Offside body corroded within 30cm of a mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2018 142,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 140,901 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 140,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 137,015 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 135,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,565 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 129,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,395 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 125,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,746 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 118,743 miles

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

eyeball oil seals has slight leaks

Pass 28 Jul 2008 116,192 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 113,046 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 109,603 miles

off side rear tyre side wall condition

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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K838 JGU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K838 JGU, 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 K838 JGU registered?

K838 JGU is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K838 JGU safe to buy?

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