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K315 DNM

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,419 mi
Last recorded173,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK315 DNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 173,419 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded (all)

cut in sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear diff noisy

slight play offside front swivel

Pass 27 Apr 2013 171,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

engine and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2012 170,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jan 2011 168,373 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid is low and contaminated

brake pedal rubber is worn

n/s/r bump stop is half split

o/s headlamp glass is cracked

o/s/f suspension seems to be lower than the n/s/f

steering box has neer to excessive play

Pass 6 Jan 2011 168,373 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid is low and contaminated

brake pedal rubber is worn

n/s/r bump stop is half split

o/s headlamp glass is cracked

o/s/f suspension seems to be lower than the n/s/f

steering box has neer to excessive play

Pass 5 Jan 2010 163,237 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 163,237 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in windsreen bigger than 10mm but outside zone a

has cambelt been changed?

n/s/f wiper slightly smearing.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 158,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake fluid slightly contaminated

offside rear chassis mount very slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2008 156,307 miles

Brake fluid is black and is close to the minimum

Cam belt may be due for replacement (Hitory not known)

Clutch fluid is empty

Excessive Corrosion on the N/S/F inner wing

Excessive Corrosion on the O/S/F inner wing

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 156,300 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Brake fluid is black and is close to the minimum

Cam belt may be due for replacement (Hitory not known)

Clutch fluid is empty

Excessive Corrosion on the N/S/F inner wing

Excessive Corrosion on the O/S/F inner wing

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 153,900 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 153,900 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

Both inner wheel arches badly corroded & holed under the bonett

Brake fluid is badly contaminated

cam belt replacement is due at every 72,000 miles or 6 years

Pass 3 Feb 2006 147,800 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 147,682 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed within 30cm of the upper part of the suspension strut .

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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K315 DNM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K315 DNM, 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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K315 DNM is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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