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K856 GFL

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

294,725 mi
Last recorded294,725 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK856 GFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 294,725 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 294,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 292,340 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 289,498 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 289,487 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 287,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 284,247 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 279,536 miles

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 271,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 260,249 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 260,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 243,110 miles

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

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

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

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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K856 GFL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K856 GFL, 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 K856 GFL registered?

K856 GFL is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 October 1992.

Is K856 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K856 GFL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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