1994 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · M183 KOA
1994 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 176,960 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M183 KOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 176,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M183 KOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (M183 KOA) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M183 KOA Mileage History
- 05/06/2023172,341 mi
- 06/06/2023172,348 mi+7 mi
- 31/05/2024174,604 mi+2,256 mi
- 02/06/2025176,960 mi+2,356 mi
- 02/06/2025176,960 mi
Average of roughly 2,317 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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