1991 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · H347 KRF
1991 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 154,143 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H347 KRF Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/06/2009
- 154,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H347 KRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Discovery (H347 KRF) between February 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.
H347 KRF Mileage History
- 09/02/2006145,605 mi
- 13/02/2006145,605 mi
- 08/05/2007149,652 mi+4,047 mi
- 27/05/2008152,274 mi+2,622 mi
- 03/06/2008152,274 mi
- 01/06/2009154,143 mi+1,869 mi
Average of roughly 2,582 miles per year across 6 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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