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K159 DHP

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,128 mi
Last recorded149,128 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 DHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,128 miles

dirty underneath

slight play on 0/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 146,732 miles

2 front number plates

n/s rear body support to wheel arch corroding

no front bumper

props need greeseing

rear seat folded away

rearbumper has holes in

Fail 29 Oct 2014 146,730 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

dirty, no front bumper,2number plats 1 sticky on bonnet

n/s rear body support corroding, n/s infront of back wheel arch to body support corroding

o/s head light corroding

rear axlehas play in front bearing, props need greeseing

rear bumper has holes in

rear seats folded away, rubble in back

wipers slow

Pass 19 Oct 2013 144,962 miles

car has 2 front number plates

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch at body fixing

exhaust modified to finish 1/2 way

no front bumper, small holes in rear bumper

rear brake pipes on axle corroding, slight pull on o/s front caliper

rear seats folded down , work tools in back

Fail 18 Oct 2013 144,962 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

car has 2 front number plates

corrosion on n/s rear wheel arch at body fixing

exhaust modified to finish 1/2 way

no front bumper, small holes in rear bumper

rear brake pipes on axle corroding, slight pull on o/s front caliper

rear seats folded down , work tools in back

Pass 13 Apr 2012 138,409 miles

exhaust shortened

stick on front no plate

Pass 9 Apr 2011 129,534 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 129,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

ignition switch faulty

rear anti-roll bar removed however this is an optional fitment on this model

Pass 12 Apr 2010 123,456 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 123,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 120,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 120,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/side swivel hub has an oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 120,154 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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K159 DHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K159 DHP, 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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K159 DHP is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1992.

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