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K501 VPF

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,773 mi
Last recorded126,773 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 VPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 122,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,519 miles

corrosion rear sills

possible leak steering box

Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 115,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 113,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight blue smoke emitted during acceleration

surface corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,138 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 93,660 miles

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

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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K501 VPF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K501 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 K501 VPF registered?

K501 VPF is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K501 VPF safe to buy?

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