1991 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · J235 AUY
1991 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 171,929 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2011.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J235 AUY Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2010
- 171,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J235 AUY 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 (J235 AUY) between September 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)”.
J235 AUY Mileage History
- 20/09/2006130,598 mi
- 28/02/2008150,338 mi+19,740 mi
- 29/02/2008150,341 mi+3 mi
- 05/03/2009157,559 mi+7,218 mi
- 18/03/2009157,561 mi+2 mi
- 10/06/2010171,918 mi+14,357 mi
- 21/06/2010171,929 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 11,020 miles per year across 7 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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