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1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M398 GJR

M398 GJR

1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1994. Recorded mileage 156,987 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/06/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
156,987 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/06/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc

M398 GJR Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2018
  • 156,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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M398 GJR Mileage History

  1. 13/03/2006169,763 mi
  2. 11/08/2007170,630 mi+867 mi
  3. 26/02/2009170,834 mi+204 mi
  4. 01/03/2010111,059 mi-59,775 mi
  5. 07/03/2011133,624 mi+22,565 mi
  6. 04/04/2012148,737 mi+15,113 mi
  7. 10/06/2013156,440 mi+7,703 mi
  8. 01/08/2014156,530 mi+90 mi
  9. 01/08/2014156,530 mi
  10. 06/04/2016156,552 mi+22 mi
  11. 06/05/2017156,583 mi+31 mi
  12. 06/05/2017156,583 mi
  13. 27/06/2018156,987 mi+404 mi
  14. 27/06/2018156,987 mi

Average of roughly -1,039 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

M398 GJR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 13:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (M398 GJR) between March 2006 and June 2018.

The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 27 June 2018 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 (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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.

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ADVISORY