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K196 XDV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

183,666 mi
Last recorded183,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 XDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2008 183,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

cuts/damage to n/s/f tyre not to chords yet.

front coil springs corroding badly.

front suspension/axle corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f hub seal leaking.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s+n/s/f inner wing/arches corroding.

o/s+n/s/r step sill /arches holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

o/s+n/s/r+o/s/f body mounts holed/corroded.

o/s/f+n/s/r+o/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.

rear axle/suspension corroding.

rear bumper corroding badly.

rear floor pans corroding.

rear shock absorbers starting to get soft+dust covers corroding badly.

rear tyre pressures low.

slight damage to n/s/f+n/s/r road wheels.

stiffness in steering system.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 177,937 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 177,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 170,949 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 170,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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K196 XDV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K196 XDV, 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 K196 XDV registered?

K196 XDV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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