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K62 NUY

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,977 mi
Last recorded231,977 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK62 NUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 231,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 228,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 217,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 214,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 210,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Sep 2020 206,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 204,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 204,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 192,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 185,044 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 185,044 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 177,143 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 177,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 166,989 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 150,432 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various engine ,gearbox, and rear axle oil leaks

Fail 29 Aug 2013 150,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various engine ,gearbox, and rear axle oil leaks

passengerside front track rod end no positive lock device. threads too short for nyloc nut

Pass 31 Aug 2012 134,120 miles

very slight knock in o/s/f drag link end

Fail 31 Aug 2012 134,120 miles

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

very slight knock in o/s/f drag link end

Pass 30 Aug 2011 117,458 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,535 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 95,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 95,023 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front discs light corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

odd wheel nut on each wheel

osr mud flap mount corroded

underside corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,535 miles

corrosion started to offside rear door step to inner sill

corrosion starting above both rear spring hangers

general corrosion starting in areas

nearside front steering joint slightly leaking

offside rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

strong advise nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 2 Sep 2009 83,524 miles

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

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

corrosion started to nearside rear inner wheel arch to inner sill

corrosion started to offside rear door step to inner sill

corrosion starting above both rear spring hangers

general corrosion starting in areas

nearside front steering joint slightly leaking

offside rear metal brake pipes corroding in areas

strong advise nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 10 May 2008 76,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 70,834 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,827 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,840 miles

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

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

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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K62 NUY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K62 NUY, 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 K62 NUY registered?

K62 NUY is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 November 1992.

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