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K914 GCL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,765 mi
Last recorded186,765 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK914 GCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 186,765 miles

BOTH FRONT SPOT /DRIVING LIGHTS INSECURE

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT CLIP CASING MISSING

Fail 21 Mar 2012 186,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT SPOT /DRIVING LIGHTS INSECURE

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT CLIP CASING MISSING

Pass 31 Mar 2011 184,703 miles

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

centre rear seat belt latch incomplete

Fail 25 Feb 2011 184,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 179,570 miles

boot seats folded away, middle rear seat belt has no red push or plastic soround but woprks

front bumper ends neer caps rusty

front tyres on inner edges cuting out

inner wheel arches rusty

new back brakes and caliper n/s

rear floor rusty and wet

small crack in screen behind interior mirror

Fail 3 Mar 2010 179,570 miles

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

boot seats folded away, middle rear seat belt has no red push or plastic soround but woprks

front bumper ends neer caps rusty

front tyres on inner edges cuting out

inner wheel arches rusty

new back brakes and caliper n/s

rear floor rusty and wet

small crack in screen behind interior mirror

Fail 2 Mar 2010 179,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 175,470 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 175,470 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 170,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 164,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 157,169 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

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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K914 GCL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K914 GCL, 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 K914 GCL registered?

K914 GCL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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