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K243 YKV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,555 mi
Last recorded189,555 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 YKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 189,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 179,306 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 160,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 163,230 miles

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

n/s/front inner wing corroded and holed

n/s/rear seat belt buckle taped up

o/s/front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 5 Oct 2007 163,230 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)

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

n/s/front inner wing corroded and holed

n/s/rear seat belt buckle taped up

o/s/front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 19 Apr 2006 162,713 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 162,711 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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K243 YKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K243 YKV, 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 K243 YKV registered?

K243 YKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 August 1992.

Is K243 YKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K243 YKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K243 YKV have outstanding finance?

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