1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L466 GNC
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 159,868 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Oct 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L466 GNC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2017
- 159,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L466 GNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L466 GNC) between June 2005 and January 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2017 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: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). 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 rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
L466 GNC Mileage History
- 28/06/200588,564 mi
- 28/06/200697,512 mi+8,948 mi
- 26/06/2007105,136 mi+7,624 mi
- 24/06/2008114,108 mi+8,972 mi
- 22/06/2009122,935 mi+8,827 mi
- 21/06/2010132,265 mi+9,330 mi
- 25/10/2011141,081 mi+8,816 mi
- 04/11/2011141,088 mi+7 mi
- 19/12/2012141,392 mi+304 mi
- 02/01/2013141,392 mi
- 16/09/2013142,715 mi+1,323 mi
- 06/11/2013143,026 mi+311 mi
- 05/11/2014143,361 mi+335 mi
- 06/01/2015145,765 mi+2,404 mi
- 23/01/2016153,511 mi+7,746 mi
- 17/01/2017159,868 mi+6,357 mi
Average of roughly 6,170 miles per year across 16 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
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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- 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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