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K38 FHL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,388 mi
Last recorded198,388 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 198,388 miles

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

direction ind. dont self cancel.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 198,305 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

direction ind. dont self cancel.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 191,004 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 182,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 182,730 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 182,715 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 174,718 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 174,718 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front pads low

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 12 Dec 2005 161,633 miles

centre body mounting bolts missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

windscreen has a crack (outside zone A or B )

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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K38 FHL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K38 FHL, 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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K38 FHL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1992.

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