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K454 BAC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,508 mi
Last recorded198,508 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK454 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2014 198,508 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 191,103 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 191,103 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 187,455 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 186,865 miles

n/s and o/s outriggers corroded

Pass 29 May 2010 175,191 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 175,191 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2009 164,457 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 164,457 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 155,959 miles

Centre Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 147,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 147,707 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 140,032 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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K454 BAC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K454 BAC, 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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K454 BAC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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