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K549 EYL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,035 mi
Last recorded110,035 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 EYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,035 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 106,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front indicator lens taped up

interior mirror missing both outer mirrors ok

oil leaks

slight rust on both front chassis mounting points

small blow on centre exhaust

small damage to front screen

small play in both rear top shock absorber bushes

small rust near brake servo mounting point

Pass 12 Sep 2014 104,150 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight play in both rear top shock absorber bushes

small damage to front screen

small damage to off side front head light glass/ aim ok

small rust near both off side front /near side front chassis mounts

small rust near brake servo mounting point

Fail 12 Sep 2014 104,150 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight play in both rear top shock absorber bushes

small damage to front screen

small damage to off side front head light glass/ aim ok

small rust near both off side front /near side front chassis mounts

small rust near brake servo mounting point

Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in both rear shock absorber bushes

small damage to front screem

small damage to off side front head light aim ok

small rust near brake servo mounting

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,554 miles

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

Oil leak

rust on brake discs /pads ok

small cut in side wall near side rear tyre

small play in both rear shock absorber mounting bushes

small play in steering box ball joint

small rust near brake servo mounting

Fail 13 Sep 2012 101,554 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

rust on brake discs /pads ok

small cut in side wall near side rear tyre

small play in both rear shock absorber mounting bushes

small play in steering box ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2010 97,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight crack offside front indicator lens taped up for mot

slight damage to front head light aim ok

slight marks in front screen

small play in both rear shock bushes

Pass 18 May 2009 95,524 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front headlight cracked aim ok

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2008 90,148 miles

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

both rear brake discs starting to rust

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

slight crack in front head light aim ok

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,382 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 87,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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K549 EYL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K549 EYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K549 EYL registered?

K549 EYL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 September 1992.

Is K549 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K549 EYL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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