1992 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · K391 JHE
1992 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 264,700 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2010.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 264,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K391 JHE Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2009
- 264,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K391 JHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Discovery (K391 JHE) between October 2005 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
K391 JHE Mileage History
- 22/10/2005247,714 mi
- 10/02/2006247,733 mi+19 mi
- 13/02/2006247,733 mi
- 07/02/2007254,531 mi+6,798 mi
- 11/03/2008260,945 mi+6,414 mi
- 15/03/2008260,950 mi+5 mi
- 23/02/2009264,700 mi+3,750 mi
Average of roughly 5,085 miles per year across 7 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
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
Inner front wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are highly prone to corrosion. The aluminium body panels hide steel underneath that rots badly.
- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
Blocked sunroof drain tubes cause water to pour into the cabin, damaging electrics and causing rust. The headlining sags on later (1994+) models.
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