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K588 EHV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,872 mi
Last recorded232,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK588 EHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 232,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 225,045 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 1 Jul 2010 225,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 21 Jul 2009 213,893 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2008 206,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 91,631 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 187,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 181,642 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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K588 EHV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K588 EHV, 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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K588 EHV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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