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K209 VUD

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,543 mi
Last recorded116,543 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK209 VUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,543 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,552 miles

Front bumper insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front corner damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2014 113,524 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front corner damaged

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2013 111,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 110,867 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 110,814 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,439 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front top inner wings corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,295 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 107,280 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 104,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise both front swivel hubs slightly leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,151 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 100,910 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 100,910 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front hubs/swivel housing rear seals leaking slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,087 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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K209 VUD 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 71.4%.

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 K209 VUD, 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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K209 VUD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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