1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L429 GYU
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 193,342 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L429 GYU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2012
- 193,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L429 GYU 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 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L429 GYU) between March 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)”.
L429 GYU Mileage History
- 17/03/2006157,332 mi
- 26/03/2007163,956 mi+6,624 mi
- 05/04/2007164,080 mi+124 mi
- 10/04/2008170,475 mi+6,395 mi
- 08/04/2009177,460 mi+6,985 mi
- 09/04/2010187,338 mi+9,878 mi
- 01/05/2010187,359 mi+21 mi
- 04/05/2010187,372 mi+13 mi
- 06/02/2012193,324 mi+5,952 mi
- 27/03/2012193,342 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 5,973 miles per year across 10 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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