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E155 KAN

1988 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,725 mi
Last recorded71,725 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Discovery115,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 KAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 71,725 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 71,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 64,704 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner egdes

steering box slight leak

under body rusty in places

Fail 15 Nov 2006 64,601 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E155 KAN is a 1988 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 115,600 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 E155 KAN, 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 38 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 E155 KAN registered?

E155 KAN is a 1988 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 1988.

Is E155 KAN safe to buy?

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