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K101 YHP

1993 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

255,050 mi
Last recorded255,050 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Discovery141,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 YHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 255,050 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 254,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated face(gear oil) (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box section under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 250,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 250,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 250,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 245,801 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 245,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Axle oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced within the wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced base of the d post. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on the axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 238,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriotated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriotated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 238,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced side facing fold up seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriotated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriotated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 231,487 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 231,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under the wheel arch,below the door pillar (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 220,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 220,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 210,281 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 209,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 196,453 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 196,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 188,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 180,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 172,295 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 172,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 163,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 155,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 155,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 146,443 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 146,249 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 137,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 126,452 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 126,452 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K101 YHP is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 141,452 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 K101 YHP, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K101 YHP is a 1993 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 1993.

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