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A494 KAY

1989 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Discovery144,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA494 KAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 142,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 142,009 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 142,009 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 142,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 142,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 130,140 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 136,012 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 133,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 126,486 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 114,870 miles

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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A494 KAY is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 144,608 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 A494 KAY, 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 37 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 A494 KAY registered?

A494 KAY is a 1989 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 1989.

Is A494 KAY safe to buy?

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