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K156 XVP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

184,988 mi
Last recorded184,988 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 XVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 184,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

near side and off side swivel ball housing slight leak of grease

Pass 10 Mar 2022 179,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 170,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 164,232 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 164,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 161,247 miles

front disc corroded

ns headlamp relector dull

play in rear shock bushes

underbody corrosion and inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Jul 2017 160,946 miles

front disc corroded

general corrosion

ns headlamp reflector corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 160,747 miles

corrosion to inner wings undersills

disc pitted

ns headlamp reflector faded

play in shock bushes

Pass 30 May 2015 160,509 miles

general corrosion ns headlamp poor condition front disc corroded

Pass 17 May 2014 160,061 miles

corrosion to undersills inner wings front disc play in rear shock bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2013 159,520 miles

corrosion to under sills front disc play in ns track rod end

Pass 17 Mar 2012 157,179 miles

ns headlamp lens corroded corrosion to undersillsand osf wing run out on front disc

Pass 19 Mar 2011 155,842 miles

corrosion to front inner wings undersill play in rear shock bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2010 152,796 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 147,947 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 142,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 139,967 miles

some corrosion to front brake disc

Fail 4 Jan 2007

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 136,834 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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K156 XVP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K156 XVP, 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 K156 XVP registered?

K156 XVP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 December 1992.

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