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K963 NST

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,730 mi
Last recorded173,730 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK963 NST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 173,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 171,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering damper dust cover corroded and holed

Fail 2 Jun 2014 171,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering damper dust cover corroded and holed

Pass 29 May 2013 162,379 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 May 2013 162,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2012 154,104 miles

Both front seat tilt mechanisms worn

Both reg plates deteriorated

Front brake discs showing wear and slight corrosion

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

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 16 May 2012 154,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both front seat tilt mechanisms worn

Both reg plates deteriorated

Front brake discs showing wear and slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 148,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tilt mechanism on n/s/f seat badly worn

Fail 9 May 2011 148,024 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tilt mechanism on n/s/f seat badly worn

Pass 7 May 2010 138,965 miles

205 R16C Both rear tyres very near limit

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside front seat loose -- linkage pins worn --

Nearside rear lower seatbelt mounting showing signs of corrosion

Offside front seat loose -- pins worn and 1 bar fractured --

Quite a lot of wear in handbrake linkage ( at drum )

Fail 6 May 2010 138,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

205 R16C Both rear tyres very near limit

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside front seat loose -- linkage pins worn --

Nearside rear lower seatbelt mounting showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front seat loose -- pins worn and 1 bar fractured --

Quite a lot of wear in handbrake linkage ( at drum )

Pass 14 May 2009 133,105 miles

rear propshaft hardy spicer starting to crack

Fail 13 May 2009 133,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear propshaft hardy spicer starting to crack

Pass 9 May 2008 126,117 miles

rear lap strap buckle cover mising

slight play on handbrake lever

Fail 7 May 2008 126,108 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear lap strap buckle cover mising

slight play on handbrake lever

Fail 7 May 2007 117,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak at exhaust front pipe at centre join

Pass 7 May 2007 117,519 miles

slight leak at exhaust front pipe at centre join

Fail 18 Apr 2007 117,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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K963 NST is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K963 NST, 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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K963 NST is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 1992.

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