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K790 RKJ

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,069 mi
Last recorded135,069 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK790 RKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 135,069 miles

Both sides front inner wings corroded

Rear step excessively corroded

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Aug 2009 135,069 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Both sides front inner wings corroded

Rear step excessively corroded

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2007 135,048 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low on edges and condition

advise engine bay inner wings rusted away close to battery and other components

Fail 10 Aug 2007 135,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge and sidewall condition

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge and sidewall condition

inner arches corroded away from wings, holds battery and other components

Pass 6 Jun 2006 132,062 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 132,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust front pipe and next to the rear box corroded and starting to crack

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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K790 RKJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K790 RKJ, 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 K790 RKJ registered?

K790 RKJ is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K790 RKJ safe to buy?

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