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K172 LPN

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

429,984 mi
Last recorded429,984 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 LPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 429,984 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 427,225 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 424,826 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 424,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 423,235 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 419,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 414,928 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 409,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 400,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 390,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 382,427 miles

SPLITS TO ALL TYRES - NOT TO CORDS

Pass 21 Feb 2015 375,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 369,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 369,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 360,478 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 154,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 146,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 133,426 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 124,601 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

o/s/f hub seal slightly weeping grease

Pass 14 Mar 2008 120,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 114,368 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 114,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 114,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 106,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K172 LPN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K172 LPN, 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 K172 LPN registered?

K172 LPN is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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