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K861 DSC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,612 mi
Last recorded61,612 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK861 DSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,612 miles

all 4 sprigs corroded

nsr +osr bumper caps missin

whole underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,611 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 springs corroded

nsr + osr bumper caps missing

whole underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 61,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,326 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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K861 DSC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K861 DSC, 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 K861 DSC registered?

K861 DSC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 1992.

Is K861 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K861 DSC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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