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K495 VPF

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,414 mi
Last recorded119,414 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 VPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,414 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 117,486 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,026 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BUMP MISSING

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,987 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 111,601 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 110,996 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 109,953 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 109,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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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K495 VPF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K495 VPF, 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 K495 VPF registered?

K495 VPF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K495 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K495 VPF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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