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K738 VFC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,569 mi
Last recorded175,569 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 VFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 175,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both swivel joints leaking grease

drivers seat requires attention soon

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear outersill panel cover corroded

offside rear light lense repaired by tape

rear axle slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2010 175,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both swivel joints leaking grease

drivers seat requires attention soon

front number plate slightly discoloured

nearside rear outersill panel cover corroded

offside rear light lense repaired by tape

rear axle slightly corroded

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2009 169,503 miles

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors slighty corroded in several places

both front, centre and rear outersills and undersills slighty corroded

both rear top shocker casings corroded

centre / rear seat belt claspe repaired by tape

front number plate slighty discoloured

nearside rear outersill panel holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear light lense repaired by tape

rear cross member slighty corroded

rear exhaust rubber slighty perished

vehicle has been extensivly repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Oct 2009 169,503 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors slighty corroded in several places

both front, centre and rear outersills and undersills slighty corroded

both rear top shocker casings corroded

centre / rear seat belt claspe repaired by tape

front number plate slighty discoloured

nearside rear outersill panel holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

offside rear light lense repaired by tape

rear cross member slighty corroded

rear exhaust rubber slighty perished

Pass 9 Oct 2008 163,845 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 163,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 157,852 miles

body mountings on nearside and offside rear have been repaired and undersealed.

Fail 10 Oct 2007 157,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2006 147,783 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 147,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

n/s steering swivel has slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 137,253 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 137,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front suspension spheres has slight oil leak

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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K738 VFC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K738 VFC, 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 K738 VFC registered?

K738 VFC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 1992.

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