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K537 EJD

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,607 mi
Last recorded204,607 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK537 EJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 204,607 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion in o/s/r door shut

extensive corrosion on body under side

indicator switch loose

o/s/f tractor joint leaking

odd wheel fitted to o/s/r

play in hand brake lever

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 201,508 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 201,507 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both front inner arches heavily holed but not in prescribed area

play in nearside track rod end

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 199,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 199,623 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner wings holed

Pass 25 Mar 2010 197,001 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 197,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

both front inner wings heavily corroded and holed

both front wheel bearings have free play

centre rear seat belty and stalk missing

large crack in screen but not in swept area

Pass 24 Feb 2009 181,736 miles

both front inner wings corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

nearside beam pattern weak

nearside rear disc outer face corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 171,367 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 171,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front upper inner wheel arches corroded

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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K537 EJD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K537 EJD, 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 K537 EJD registered?

K537 EJD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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