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K983 KWT

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK983 KWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,698 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 91,695 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 91,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

advance corrosion to chassis

advance routhness to steering on lock to lock test just passed at time of test needs attention asap

engine oil leaks

exstensive weelding repairs to n/s outer sill

front and rear coil springs heavly corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front pads wearing low

gearbox oil leaks

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s cat rattles

o/s/r body mounting in poor condition needs attention

oil around both front swivles

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

slight movement in front and rear drag links

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

under side of body in very poor condoition

Pass 8 Nov 2006 89,093 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 89,093 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advance play in o/s/f wheel bearing

chassis corroded

engine/gearbox/ rear diff oil leaks

front and rear suspension components corroded

play in steering ball joints

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2005 85,380 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 85,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced corrosion to under side of car

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leaks

front discs corroded

rear diff oil leaks

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

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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K983 KWT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol 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 K983 KWT, 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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K983 KWT is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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