1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L489 GYL
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 179,129 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2007. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L489 GYL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2006
- 179,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L489 GYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L489 GYL) between January 2006 and January 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
L489 GYL Mileage History
- 12/01/2006179,109 mi
- 19/01/2006179,129 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,044 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
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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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