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K445 VPD

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,167 mi
Last recorded159,167 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK445 VPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 159,167 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear no plate showing signs of detorating

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 18 Apr 2012 159,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear no plate showing signs of detorating

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 13 Nov 2010 143,791 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 143,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 136,495 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 136,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 132,427 miles

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

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

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

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

excessive corrosion in battery tray

Fail 23 Sep 2008 132,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

excessive corrosion in battery tray

Pass 24 Sep 2007 127,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 127,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 122,336 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 122,336 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front axle flange loose

front shock absorbers weakening

headlamp reflectors discolouring

oil leaking from both front steering universal ball coupling

signs of oil engine area

signs of oil g box area

slight left to right free movement steering wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2005 116,251 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 116,251 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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K445 VPD 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 50%.

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 K445 VPD, 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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K445 VPD is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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