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K808 UEL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,337 mi
Last recorded183,337 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK808 UEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 183,337 miles

all steering requires checking on retest due to excess wear in failed components

front anti roll bar bushes perished

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front back plate missing

offside front brake disc pitted

oil leak around transfer box

play in offside track rod end

rear seats removed

slight brake fluctuation from offside front

slight corrosion front spring housing cone bottoms

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 31 Oct 2017 83,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases taill pipe deterioated (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by rear inner sill end plate (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reduced output (1.4.A.2h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play excess play in offside front steering swivel pin/s (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all steering requires checking on retest due to excess wear in failed components

front anti roll bar bushes perished

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside front back plate missing

offside front brake disc pitted

oil leak around transfer box

play in offside track rod end

rear seats removed

slight brake fluctuation from offside front

slight corrosion front spring housing cone bottoms

Pass 7 Nov 2016 180,563 miles

Nearside Front axle leaking

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front back plate

Offside Rear back plate

Offside Rear scored

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both lower spring plates corroded to axle (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 5 rear seats removed for retest.

battery insecure

battery terminal earth insecure

center rear view missing

offside washer unaligned

slight play at steering wheel

tail pipe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 180,560 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bj of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bench seat to doors area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (1.9.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot area to pillar (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component steering box leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front axle leaking

Nearside Rear brake disc rusty

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front back plate

Offside Rear back plate

Offside Rear scored

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both lower spring plates corroded to axle (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

battery terminal earth insecure

center rear view missing

offside washer unaligned

slight play at steering wheel

tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 167,860 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes noisey when operated also slightly long travel

bulkhead and floor section corroded o/s/f

chassis corroded and thin in places

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake lever pivots worn

handbrake warning light on

headlight reflectors in poor condition

interior mirror missing

o/s/r brake back plate missing

oil leak n/s/f swivel joint

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

repairs to n/s/r seat belt mounting

steering damper bushes perished

vehicle underbody corroded

wipers slow

Fail 10 Jun 2015 167,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brakes noisey when operated also slightly long travel

bulkhead and floor section corroded o/s/f

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake warning light on

headlight reflectors in poor condition

interior mirror missing

o/s/r brake back plate missing

oil leak n/s/f swivel joint

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

repairs to n/s/r seat belt mounting

steering damper bushes perished

vehicle underbody corroded

wipers slow

Pass 1 Jul 2013 165,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both o/s brake sheilds missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s door mirror loose

oil leak n/s/f swivel

play in steering column

wipers do not park

Fail 29 Jun 2013 165,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both o/s brake sheilds missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s door mirror loose

oil leak n/s/f swivel

play in steering column

Pass 13 Jul 2012 159,244 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2011 148,704 miles

oil leak on both swivel joints

Pass 5 Jun 2010 141,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 133,305 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 May 2009 133,305 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2008 125,264 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 115,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 108,548 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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K808 UEL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K808 UEL, 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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K808 UEL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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