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K896 NHC

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

111,836 mi
Last recorded111,836 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 NHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2010 111,836 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

drivers door dificult to open from outside

front indicators poorly secured

rear floor rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2008 107,331 miles

all discs rusty

floor & chassis very rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2008 107,326 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all discs rusty

floor & chassis very rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2007 107,033 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 107,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

floor rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2006 106,183 miles

boot floor and offside rear body mounting corroded

nearside rear tyre pressure maybe low?

rear chassis surface corrosion started

Fail 4 Jan 2006 106,172 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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K896 NHC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K896 NHC, 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 K896 NHC registered?

K896 NHC is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 1992.

Is K896 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K896 NHC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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