1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L402 OHJ
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 May 1994. Recorded mileage 133,162 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L402 OHJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2022
- 133,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L402 OHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L402 OHJ) between October 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L402 OHJ Mileage History
- 29/10/2021137,745 mi
- 29/10/2022133,160 mi-4,585 mi
- 12/12/2022133,161 mi+1 mi
- 22/12/2022133,162 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -3,997 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
The 300TDi is an interference engine and timing belt failure causes valve-to-piston contact and catastrophic engine damage. Some belts have failed as early as 40,000 miles.
- 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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