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K97 JSN

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

220,514 mi
Last recorded220,514 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 JSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 220,514 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 220,514 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 213,645 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 213,645 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 208,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front propshaft rear u/j badly worn

ign warning lamp on

n/s & o/s rear brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2011 208,070 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front propshaft rear u/j badly worn

ign warning lamp on

n/s & o/s rear brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Mar 2010 201,818 miles

battery insecure

corrosion in n/s/f & o/s/f inner wing panels

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate cracked

o/s of front bumper loose

slight play in o/s/f hub

Fail 16 Feb 2010 201,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

corrosion in n/s/f & o/s/f inner wing panels

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front number plate cracked

o/s of front bumper loose

slight play in o/s/f hub

Pass 24 Feb 2009 194,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s door steps insecure

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2009 194,665 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s door steps insecure

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 187,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s front hub oil seals leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2008 187,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s & o/s front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2007 181,835 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 181,835 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 175,902 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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K97 JSN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K97 JSN, 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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K97 JSN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 1992.

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