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K496 YHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,576 mi
Last recorded202,576 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 YHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 202,576 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 202,571 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of body mount (marked.) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Tilt Hinge pin insecure. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm from body mount (marked.) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember holed within 30cm of body mount (marked.) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 201,771 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 201,768 miles

Brake modification unsafe Front to rear brake pipe unions. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Fuel tank insecure TANK STRAP NEARLY RUSTED OFF. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 201,305 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 201,304 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Passenger footwell as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At rear panel as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Passenger footwell as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 199,681 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area less than 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lift in front differential input bearing.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Panel at rear door holed (non structural.)

Fail 26 Sep 2019 199,679 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting corroded away. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount corroded away. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area less than 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lift in front differential input bearing.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Panel at rear door holed (non structural.)

Pass 20 Sep 2018 193,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Panel behind boot holed but not structural.

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 193,697 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Panel behind boot holed but not structural.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 185,162 miles

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

Indicator stalk does not stay engaged when signalling O/S.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 185,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch/ passenger footwell. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Center bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front. (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Indicator stalk does not stay engaged when signalling O/S.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 172,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Swivel housing seeping.

Offside Front Outer Swivel housing seeping.

Pass 8 May 2015 163,516 miles

Slight oil leak from front swivel hubs.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 151,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight seepage from N/S/F swivel housing.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 151,080 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight seepage from N/S/F swivel housing.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,659 miles

Chassis and body has surface corrosion.

Oil seepage from both tracta joint seals.

Oil seepage from rear of engine

Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,417 miles

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

Rear body mounts are corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,214 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 27 Nov 2008 90,738 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 90,738 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 86,887 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 86,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 83,430 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 83,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brakes worn low

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 YHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 K496 YHP, 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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K496 YHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 December 1992.

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