1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L986 FJX
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 94,860 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2006.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2006
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jul 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L986 FJX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2005
- 94,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L986 FJX MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L986 FJX) between November 2005 and November 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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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