CarVerify

Free Car Check

K26 HEX

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,751 mi
Last recorded180,751 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 HEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 180,751 miles

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

Oil leak

welding repair to both inner and outer sills

Fail 18 Dec 2012 180,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

welding repair to both inner and outer sills

Pass 15 Dec 2011 178,282 miles

vehicle has welding repair to o/s inner sill,o/s/f+n/s/f bumper to sill mounts+ o/s/r+n/s/r bumper mounts

Pass 23 Oct 2009 173,080 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 173,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 168,721 miles

o/s rear steel brake pipe heavy surface rust

Pass 21 Jun 2007 162,265 miles

interior mirror missing

offside and nearside rear tyres very close to limit

various amounts of welding repairs underneath

Pass 8 Jun 2006 155,241 miles

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

oil leak

welded repairs could not be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

Fail 3 Jun 2006 155,241 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K26 HEX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel 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 K26 HEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K26 HEX?

You can check the full history of K26 HEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K26 HEX registered?

K26 HEX is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 1992.

Is K26 HEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K26 HEX 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.

Does K26 HEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K26 HEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.