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J989 KTY

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,882 mi
Last recorded134,882 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 KTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 134,882 miles

1.water pump leaking 2.front inner arches corroded non structual 3.front brake pads getting low 4.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing 5.heavy surface corrosion of outer sills and all rear floor

Fail 26 Mar 2008 134,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

1.water pump leaking 2.front inner arches corroded non structual 3.front brake pads getting low 4.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing 5.heavy surface corrosion of outer sills and all rear floor

Pass 12 Mar 2007 127,999 miles

1.o/s rear wheel arch corroded †2.chip in windscreen †3.corrosion of both front inner wheel arches non structual †4.oil leak †5.n/s rear hub seal damp

6.o/s rear lower shocker buhs has slight play †7.rear brake pads getting low †8.rear brake disc corroded and slightly pitted

Fail 5 Mar 2007 127,999 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

1.0/s rear wheel arch corroded †2.chip in windscreen †3.corrosion on both front inner wings non structual †4.oil leaks †5.n/s front hub seal damp

6.o/s rear lower shocker bush has slight play †7.rear brake pads getting low †8.rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted on inner face

9.long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2006 121,667 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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J989 KTY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J989 KTY, 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.

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J989 KTY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 1992.

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