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K178 FAW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,781 mi
Last recorded170,781 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 FAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 170,781 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 170,128 miles

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

suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

underbody covered in mud

Pass 22 Jul 2015 168,872 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELY

SUSPESNION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 Jul 2014 187,758 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

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

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELEY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Jul 2014 167,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

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

PRESCRIBED AREAS REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELEY

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Feb 2013 163,794 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY AND HOLED

INERIOR MIRROR MISSING

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

VEHICLE BODY POOR

n/s/REAR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

Fail 14 Feb 2013 163,794 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY AND HOLED

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

INERIOR MIRROR MISSING

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

VEHICLE BODY POOR

n/s/REAR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

Pass 20 Feb 2012 159,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 155,184 miles

general underside corrosion

n/s/r rear tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 151,251 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 137,521 miles

BRAKE COMPENSATOR VALVE DAMP FRONT

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

interior mirror missing

Pass 2 Feb 2008 131,539 miles

N/S/REAR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE

iterior mirror missing

Pass 19 Feb 2007 127,061 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE

Pass 19 May 2006 122,690 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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K178 FAW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K178 FAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K178 FAW registered?

K178 FAW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K178 FAW safe to buy?

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