1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · M246 XFA
1995 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1995. Recorded mileage 153,603 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 3947cc
M246 XFA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2012
- 153,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M246 XFA Mileage History
- 21/09/2006118,048 mi
- 21/11/2007123,736 mi+5,688 mi
- 12/11/2008131,872 mi+8,136 mi
- 19/11/2008131,894 mi+22 mi
- 10/11/2009137,850 mi+5,956 mi
- 03/12/2009137,850 mi
- 12/05/2011144,710 mi+6,860 mi
- 08/05/2012153,603 mi+8,893 mi
- 10/05/2012153,603 mi
Average of roughly 6,311 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
M246 XFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Discovery (M246 XFA) between September 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
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