1991 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · H317 GDE
1991 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 95,051 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H317 GDE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/12/2007
- 95,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H317 GDE 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 1991 Land Rover Discovery (H317 GDE) between August 2006 and December 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
H317 GDE Mileage History
- 07/08/200680,595 mi
- 04/12/200795,051 mi+14,456 mi
- 04/12/200795,051 mi
Average of roughly 10,909 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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