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K85 GVG

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,453 mi
Last recorded195,453 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK85 GVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 195,453 miles

battery not clamped in

both rear sills weak

n/s/f inner wing corroed and holed

n/s/r brake back plate wet

n/s/r brake pipe damaged

o/s/r brake disc corroed

slight exhuast blow on centre pipe

slight play in rear axel ball joint

sterring slightly tight from lock to lock

Fail 11 Oct 2007 195,438 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel different type

Fail 4 Oct 2006 179,170 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

lefthand front tyre worn on outer edge.

park brake lever pin seized.

rear body corroded above both rear coil spring mounts.

righthand front reactor bush slightly perished.

slight wear in lefthand rear top shock absorber bush.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 179,170 miles

lefthand front tyre worn on outer edge.

park brake lever pin seized.

rear body corroded above both rear coil spring mounts.

righthand front reactor bush slightly perished.

slight wear in lefthand rear top shock absorber bush.

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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K85 GVG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K85 GVG, 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 K85 GVG registered?

K85 GVG is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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