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K393 SKM

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,648 mi
Last recorded154,648 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK393 SKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 154,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,534 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 153,106 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 153,106 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 152,456 miles

offside front swivel joint has slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2018 152,456 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

offside front swivel joint has slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2017 151,337 miles

All tyres perished

Body has slight corrosion Both rear upper in floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Both front hub seals weeping oil

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front rear (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 151,283 miles

front tyres perrished

rear tyres perrished

Fail 9 Jan 2015 151,283 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

front tyres perrished

rear tyres perrished

Pass 7 Dec 2010 151,006 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 151,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 150,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 145,631 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 143,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 140,957 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body is corroded

nearside rear tyre detiroated

Fail 16 Aug 2007 140,882 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 134,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 125,482 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 125,453 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K393 SKM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K393 SKM, 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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K393 SKM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 1992.

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