1992 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · K835 JGU
1992 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 141,097 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K835 JGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 141,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K835 JGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Discovery (K835 JGU) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K835 JGU Mileage History
- 29/10/2021127,730 mi
- 04/11/2022132,445 mi+4,715 mi
- 10/11/2022132,502 mi+57 mi
- 08/11/2023137,912 mi+5,410 mi
- 03/07/2025141,097 mi+3,185 mi
Average of roughly 3,636 miles per year across 5 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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