MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis box section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
weld repairs undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at tie rod mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion both o/s n/s rear cross member and both o/s n/s front body mounts under front wings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s front and rears (2.4.G.2)
blue smoke on start up but clears
both o/s n/s front inner wings under bonnet
rear axle mounting brackets corroded
rear boot corroded
surface rusting on o/s n/s chassis rails
Battery insecure tighten up (1.9.1)
Body has slight corrosion both o/s n/s rear cross member and both o/s n/s front body mounts under front wings (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position free off (8.4.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases replace clamp (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing seat insecure to body tighten bolts (5.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s front and rears (2.4.G.2)
blue smoke on start up but clears
both o/s n/s front inner wings under bonnet
rear axle mounting brackets corroded
rear boot corroded
surface rusting on o/s n/s chassis rails
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
all coil springs corroded
brake service
chassis area is undersealed and difficult to inspect
front swivel joints are wet with grease
rear brake pipes are secured by cable ties to rear axle
signes of suspect body filler in varius underbody pannels .. unable to fully inspect due to underseal applyed
underbody corroded were no underseal applyed
underbody is undersealed and difficult to inspect
Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
main beam switch
nearside front swviel jiont leaking
nearside front tyre showing signs of ageing
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front swivel joint leaking
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front swivel joint leaking
all body mounting heaviely corrored
all tyres perishing
front axle mounting bushs deteriorated but not resulting in exccess movement
rear axle bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement
rear seat belt mounting may have inadequate repair
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
all body mounting heaviely corrored
front axle mounting bushs deteriorated but not resulting in exccess movement
rear axle bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excess movement
rear seat belt mounting may have inadequate repair
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
general condition of vehicle poor.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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K878 YRE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 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 K878 YRE, 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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K878 YRE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 1992.
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