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K685 OAF

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,561 mi
Last recorded130,561 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 OAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,561 miles

Drivers side swivel has some play

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Passenger side front wheel bearing slightly noisy not rough

Rear abar ball joint boot deteriated

both front body mountings coroaded ok at the time of test

drivers & passenger side outer sills have slight corosion not with in a persribed area

slight corosion drivers side front wheel arch inner

Fail 18 Oct 2013 130,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Drivers side swivel has some play

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Passenger side front wheel bearing slightly noisy not rough

Rear abar ball joint boot deteriated

both front body mountings coroaded ok at the time of test

drivers & passenger side outer sills have slight corosion not with in a persribed area

slight corosion drivers side front wheel arch inner

Pass 22 Oct 2012 116,044 miles

General surface corrosion on underside.

Nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Offside and nearside front inner wing panel work corroded.

Rear seat and seat belt condition/function not tested due to items in rear.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 110,197 miles

Genral corrosion to underside around body mounts

Nearside indicator lens has slight damage

Pass 13 Aug 2007 106,139 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 106,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

N/S/F wing mirror missing †Both front headlamps condensated †O/S/R bump stop rub ber pullining away

Old brake pads used on new discs.

Fail 17 May 2007 106,045 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front inner wheel arches corroding †O/S/R bump stop rubber pulling away †N/S/R wheel arch corroding within 30cm of body mount †Rear door stay missing

N/S/F wing mirror missing †Both front head lamps condensated †Slight play in top steering u,j †Front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2006 97,880 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 97,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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K685 OAF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K685 OAF, 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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K685 OAF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 December 1992.

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