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K495 DNM

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,070 mi
Last recorded179,070 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 DNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 179,070 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside centre sill area corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Nov 2016 178,829 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Tyres perishing, cracking noticed.

Vehicle body in poor condition.

Wind screen cracked outside drivers view of road.

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

n/s body stabiliser missing

o/s body stabiliser loose.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 178,827 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Tyres perishing, cracking noticed.

Vehicle body in poor condition.

Wind screen cracked outside drivers view of road.

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

n/s body stabiliser missing

o/s body stabiliser loose.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 175,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 173,391 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2010 173,391 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2008 170,540 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in top & bottom swivel joints on off side front hub

under front wings & floor have been patch welded

Pass 12 Nov 2007 165,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 148,955 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 148,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K495 DNM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K495 DNM, 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 K495 DNM registered?

K495 DNM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 November 1992.

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