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K311 HYC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

187,751 mi
Last recorded187,751 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK311 HYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 187,751 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s steering swivel bearings rough

Pass 12 May 2010 177,325 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

osr door doesnt open from the outside

Fail 10 May 2010 177,325 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

osr door doesnt open from the outside

Pass 23 Apr 2009 166,768 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 166,740 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 156,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear floors badly corroded

oil leak at steering box

Fail 6 May 2008 156,233 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear floors badly corroded

oil leak at steering box

Fail 16 Apr 2008 155,913 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear floors badly corroded

oil leaking from steering box

Pass 13 Apr 2007 144,991 miles

as tested on 12/04/2007

Fail 12 Apr 2007 144,985 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak at steering box

Pass 15 Apr 2006 133,854 miles

as test no 450432206167 on12/04/2006

Fail 12 Apr 2006 133,853 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K311 HYC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K311 HYC, 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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K311 HYC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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