1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M298 SGU
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 93,706 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M298 SGU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2012
- 93,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 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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M298 SGU Mileage History
- 29/03/2006127,499 mi
- 29/03/2006127,499 mi
- 13/03/2007139,268 mi+11,769 mi
- 27/03/2008146,472 mi+7,204 mi
- 23/03/200964,200 mi-82,272 mi
- 28/03/2009164,308 mi+100,108 mi
- 22/03/2010176,988 mi+12,680 mi
- 26/03/2010177,039 mi+51 mi
- 19/04/2011187,591 mi+10,552 mi
- 12/04/201293,706 mi-93,885 mi
Average of roughly -5,595 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M298 SGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (M298 SGU) between March 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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