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K386 DHJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,530 mi
Last recorded124,530 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 DHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 124,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 May 2014 124,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 May 2013 115,494 miles

Front axle rear support arm bushes are perished

Front bull-bar is corroded

Nearside front fog lamp is cracked

Nearside rear bump stop is perished

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Slight play in both nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearings

Temporary fuel cap is fitted

Underneath of vehicle is corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 115,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front axle rear support arm bushes are perished

Front bull-bar is corroded

Nearside front fog lamp is cracked

Nearside rear bump stop is perished

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Slight play in both nearside front and nearside rear wheel bearings

Temporary fuel cap is fitted

Underneath of vehicle is corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 111,711 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 108,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 100,349 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 96,409 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 96,401 miles

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

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

nearside front windscreen glass damaged above wiper sweep.

Pass 14 May 2007 92,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,157 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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K386 DHJ 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 75%.

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 K386 DHJ, 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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K386 DHJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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