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K263 VWD

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,830 mi
Last recorded103,830 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK263 VWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,830 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/side front hub slightly damp with oil

slight corrosionto n/s lower wheel arch

Fail 5 Aug 2011 103,808 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/side front hub slightly damp with oil

slight corrosionto n/s lower wheel arch

Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

front dics and pads worn silghtly

Fail 15 Jun 2010 99,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,899 miles

slight oil leak both front hubs

Fail 27 Jul 2009 92,899 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

slight oil leak both front hubs

Pass 19 Jun 2008 89,368 miles

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

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

rear step slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 85,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 81,556 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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K263 VWD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K263 VWD, 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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K263 VWD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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