1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · K250 DHP
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 126,942 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K250 DHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 126,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
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K250 DHP MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (K250 DHP) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Brake performance not tested brakes not tested due to excessive play on front near side wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability”; “Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of ”.
K250 DHP Mileage History
- 22/02/2022122,665 mi
- 28/03/2022122,676 mi+11 mi
- 15/01/2025123,858 mi+1,182 mi
- 15/01/2025123,858 mi
- 02/02/2026126,942 mi+3,084 mi
Average of roughly 1,084 miles per year across 5 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: 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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