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A8 UKF

1992 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,590 mi
Last recorded255,590 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2010 255,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt loose

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 252,527 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 252,516 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 244,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 232,902 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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A8 UKF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A8 UKF, 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 A8 UKF registered?

A8 UKF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 October 1992.

Is A8 UKF safe to buy?

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