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K525 SFJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

257,829 mi
Last recorded257,829 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 SFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 257,829 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 254,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 247,445 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 247,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 243,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 238,293 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 231,383 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 216,944 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 216,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal pad is missing

front suspension stabiliser bar o/s bush is worn advise replacement

high level stop light is inop

rear brake efforts are low

rear shock absorber top bushes are worn advise replacement

Fail 21 Nov 2014 216,187 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 210,886 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 206,360 miles

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

Nearside front upper shock absorber not seating centrally on suspension turret, may be wear in bushes but no play detected

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 9 Dec 2011 200,604 miles

o/s and n/s/rear bump stops missing

oil leak from engine-gearbox area

Pass 14 Dec 2010 192,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 183,376 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 165,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 165,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 155,521 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 145,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 137,086 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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K525 SFJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K525 SFJ, 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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K525 SFJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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