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K355 JLG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,300 mi
Last recorded175,300 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK355 JLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 175,300 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 175,292 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 161,088 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 161,084 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering linkage bracket has bolt loose

Pass 26 Mar 2012 157,595 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 157,549 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 155,773 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Mar 2011 155,755 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2010 151,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 145,780 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 145,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 135,886 miles

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 12 Feb 2008 135,886 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 28 Jan 2008 135,865 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

backing plate for offside front brake disc missing

offside rear shock absorber upper casing cover missing

Pass 24 Jan 2007 125,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 124,025 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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K355 JLG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K355 JLG, 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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K355 JLG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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