1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M344 EDG
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 159,343 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M344 EDG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
- 159,343 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.
M344 EDG 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 (M344 EDG) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M344 EDG Mileage History
- 03/08/2022139,951 mi
- 10/08/2023149,693 mi+9,742 mi
- 17/08/2023149,693 mi
- 22/07/2024159,343 mi+9,650 mi
- 31/07/2024159,343 mi
Average of roughly 9,733 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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