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457 ETE

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration457 ETE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,342 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,658 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,608 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,587 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub weeping

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front swivel hub weeping

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,559 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 71,559 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,505 miles

service brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

slight travel in footbrake pedal

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,116 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,928 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

slight corrosion to inner front brake disc faces

slight leak from nearside front axle swivel housing seal

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,765 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear light on dash

offside front swivel housing slight leak

rear brake discs have slight corrossion

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,282 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 55,469 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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457 ETE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 457 ETE, 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 457 ETE registered?

457 ETE is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is 457 ETE safe to buy?

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