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HIL 8661

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 8661
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Corrosion in wheel arch, not within any components (under the bonnet)

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 116,524 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Multiple spots (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Corrosion in wheel arch, not within any components (under the bonnet)

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,800 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 111,048 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear, body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 107,205 miles

Front slight power steering leak on border has a oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on border (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight crossion all round body mounts

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,847 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,483 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,759 miles

ns sun visor hanging low

nsf tyre getting low on tread

osr tyre side walls perishing

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,766 miles

corrosion in os and ns inner wings

ns tyre side walls perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,463 miles

corrosion in ns outer sill

corrosion in ns rear body mount

corrosion in os inner wheel arch

corrosion in os outer sill

middle section of exhaust holed and blowing

os rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,914 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,902 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 May 2010 73,347 miles

Offside headlamp reflector corroded

Offside headlamp stone chip

Fail 5 May 2010 73,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Incorrect fuel cap fitted

Interior mirror loose

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

Nearside front inner wimg corroded

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

Offside headlamp stone chip

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,625 miles

nearside front hub/swivel leaking

offside of rear bumper damaged

rust patches

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

osr bumper end damaged,osf headlight has small chip on glass not affecting beam pattern,nsf sphere has an oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2007 65,495 miles

n/s blade split

o/s head light glass damaged

play in both rear shock bushes

slight play in colume u/j

Pass 9 May 2006 61,705 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 61,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s/r tyre low

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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HIL 8661 is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 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 HIL 8661, 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 34 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 HIL 8661 registered?

HIL 8661 is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is HIL 8661 safe to buy?

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