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K117 JGY

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,319 mi
Last recorded187,319 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 JGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 187,319 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 181,536 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 174,805 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

weakness in various areas of chassis

Pass 1 May 2008 168,226 miles

N/S/F Hub has slight oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2008 168,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F Hub has slight oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 157,590 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 157,590 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 148,086 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 148,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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 JGY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K117 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

K117 JGY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 1992.

Is K117 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K117 JGY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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