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K127 MKV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,108 mi
Last recorded173,108 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK127 MKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 173,108 miles

Nearside inner wing corrded

Fail 5 Dec 2007 164,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 164,961 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 164,960 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both under body rails under boot floor heavily corroded

front prop shaft rear joint worn

nearside rear door inop

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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K127 MKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K127 MKV, 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 K127 MKV registered?

K127 MKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K127 MKV safe to buy?

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