1992 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · K237 YFV
1992 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 173,792 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K237 YFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2007
- 173,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K237 YFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Discovery (K237 YFV) between December 2005 and January 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
K237 YFV Mileage History
- 13/12/2005163,638 mi
- 19/01/2007173,780 mi+10,142 mi
- 23/01/2007173,792 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 9,136 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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