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K278 OKH

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

225,780 mi
Last recorded225,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 OKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 225,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 219,245 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 212,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 206,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 200,983 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 194,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 185,678 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 185,678 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 185,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 185,470 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general body condition poor

nearside sill corroded near body mounts

offside sill corroded near body mounts

Pass 9 Dec 2008 173,321 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Dec 2007 160,140 miles

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

brake pipes greased at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2006 147,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 136,504 miles

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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K278 OKH is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K278 OKH, 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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K278 OKH is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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