1992 Land Rover Discovery 3.5L Petrol · J525 NKE
1992 Land Rover Discovery (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 211,863 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J525 NKE Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2008
- 211,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J525 NKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Discovery (J525 NKE) between May 2005 and September 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”; “Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)”.
J525 NKE Mileage History
- 26/05/2005199,943 mi
- 12/06/2006203,224 mi+3,281 mi
- 09/06/2007204,415 mi+1,191 mi
- 11/06/2007204,461 mi+46 mi
- 16/04/2008210,061 mi+5,600 mi
- 11/09/2008211,863 mi+1,802 mi
Average of roughly 3,616 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
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- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
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