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K496 TDH

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,241 mi
Last recorded166,241 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 TDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2010 166,241 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front offside indicator lens cracked

rear nearside indicator lens cracked

rear offside indicator lens cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2010 166,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front offside indicator lens cracked

rear nearside indicator lens cracked

rear offside indicator lens cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2009 169,034 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 160,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 156,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 148,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 139,464 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 139,447 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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K496 TDH is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K496 TDH, 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 K496 TDH registered?

K496 TDH is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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