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K489 GUB

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,022 mi
Last recorded200,022 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 GUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 200,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 195,750 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 192,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 187,529 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 185,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 183,630 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 183,626 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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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K489 GUB is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K489 GUB, 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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What year was K489 GUB registered?

K489 GUB is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K489 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K489 GUB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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