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K270 YHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,736 mi
Last recorded112,736 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK270 YHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,736 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 110,344 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 103,674 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear axle pinion seals leaking.

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

off-side front inner hub/axle seal damp.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,865 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

handbrake travel nearing maximum limits.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,016 miles

off-side front brake backplate/dust cover corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,249 miles

off side sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2005 81,845 miles

both outter sills corroded

both rear shocker mountings corroded

front brake discs inner faces corroded

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2005 81,476 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K270 YHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K270 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K270 YHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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