1992 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · K534 GSH
1992 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 129,507 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K534 GSH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/05/2006
- 129,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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K534 GSH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Discovery (K534 GSH) between May 2006 and May 2006.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)”; “Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)”.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
Inner front wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are highly prone to corrosion. The aluminium body panels hide steel underneath that rots badly.
- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
Blocked sunroof drain tubes cause water to pour into the cabin, damaging electrics and causing rust. The headlining sags on later (1994+) models.
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