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K853 DKV

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,661 mi
Last recorded190,661 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 DKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 190,661 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

new discs and pads fitted to front

Fail 21 Nov 2011 190,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

new discs and pads fitted to front

Pass 17 Sep 2010 183,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings corroded

front body mounts corroded

front discs pitted

front hub seals weeping

n/s/f tyre perished

rear body mounts corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear no. plate a little dirty

steering box has seepage

Fail 8 Sep 2010 183,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings corroded

front body mounts corroded

front discs pitted

front hub seals weeping

n/s/f tyre perished

rear body mounts corroded

rear bump stops missing

rear no. plate a little dirty

steering box has seepage

Pass 27 Aug 2009 177,447 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

headlight is secure but held in place by a piece of wood

rear no plate has slight deteration

rear seats have been removed withall seat belts

the hole in rear has had a plate wielded on it but not wielded all the way around

Fail 19 Aug 2009 177,444 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 172,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 167,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 160,437 miles

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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K853 DKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K853 DKV, 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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K853 DKV is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K853 DKV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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