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C292 ULK

1985 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,869 mi
Last recorded168,869 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Discovery94,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC292 ULK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 168,869 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 165,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 165,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 162,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2007 156,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 152,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 152,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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C292 ULK is a 1985 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 94,046 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 C292 ULK, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C292 ULK registered?

C292 ULK is a 1985 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C292 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C292 ULK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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