1994 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Diesel · L642 EKJ
1994 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 172,036 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L642 EKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 172,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L642 EKJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L642 EKJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
L642 EKJ Mileage History
- 03/08/2022171,174 mi
- 19/01/2023171,186 mi+12 mi
- 11/09/2024171,250 mi+64 mi
- 27/08/2025172,029 mi+779 mi
- 28/08/2025172,036 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 281 miles per year across 5 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.
- 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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