1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L518 PYD
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 161,152 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2010.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L518 PYD Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2009
- 161,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L518 PYD Mileage History
- 27/10/2005136,130 mi
- 26/10/2006145,406 mi+9,276 mi
- 17/11/2007150,570 mi+5,164 mi
- 17/11/2007150,570 mi
- 17/11/2008155,837 mi+5,267 mi
- 16/11/2009161,086 mi+5,249 mi
- 10/12/2009161,152 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 6,073 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
L518 PYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L518 PYD) between October 2005 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2009 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: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”.
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