1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L135 XEY
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1994. Recorded mileage 163,349 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2495cc
L135 XEY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2013
- 163,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L135 XEY Mileage History
- 11/08/2006137,314 mi
- 12/09/2007157,414 mi+20,100 mi
- 13/09/200857,441 mi-99,973 mi
- 17/09/200857,443 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/2009157,414 mi+99,971 mi
- 17/09/2009157,414 mi
- 18/09/2010157,414 mi
- 16/09/2011158,573 mi+1,159 mi
- 07/09/2012160,771 mi+2,198 mi
- 06/09/2013163,349 mi+2,578 mi
Average of roughly 3,682 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L135 XEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L135 XEY) between August 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2013 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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