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K117 DHE

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,767 mi
Last recorded197,767 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 DHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 197,767 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 188,889 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 182,108 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 182,090 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 174,480 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in inner side wall (not to cords)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 174,238 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut in inner side wall (not to cords)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 168,566 miles

rear chassy and sills have corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2009 165,764 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 165,758 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 159,767 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 159,753 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 152,012 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 152,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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K117 DHE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K117 DHE, 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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What year was K117 DHE registered?

K117 DHE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 1992.

Is K117 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K117 DHE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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