1992 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · J942 LOT
1992 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 1993. Recorded mileage 237,047 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J942 LOT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 237,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J942 LOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Discovery (J942 LOT) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced On wheel arch in doo”; “Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play HANDBRAKE LEVER (1.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
J942 LOT Mileage History
- 03/11/2025237,041 mi
- 10/11/2025237,047 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 312 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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