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K659 DSG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,283 mi
Last recorded162,283 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK659 DSG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 162,283 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight play in steering column uj

whole underside corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2007 162,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight play in steering column uj

whole underside corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 149,038 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 149,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 144,428 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 144,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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K659 DSG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K659 DSG, 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 K659 DSG registered?

K659 DSG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 December 1992.

Is K659 DSG safe to buy?

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