1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M964 NPG
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 182,876 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M964 NPG Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/02/2015
- 182,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M964 NPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (M964 NPG) between January 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”.
M964 NPG Mileage History
- 25/01/2006123,652 mi
- 03/02/2006123,756 mi+104 mi
- 10/01/2007133,299 mi+9,543 mi
- 10/01/2007133,299 mi
- 01/02/2008144,308 mi+11,009 mi
- 04/02/2008144,308 mi
- 09/01/2009155,259 mi+10,951 mi
- 22/01/2010166,142 mi+10,883 mi
- 29/01/2010166,142 mi
- 13/01/2011174,168 mi+8,026 mi
- 24/01/2011174,169 mi+1 mi
- 01/02/2012178,554 mi+4,385 mi
- 04/02/2012178,554 mi
- 22/01/2013180,552 mi+1,998 mi
- 20/01/2014181,376 mi+824 mi
- 21/01/2014181,376 mi
- 11/02/2015182,876 mi+1,500 mi
Average of roughly 6,547 miles per year across 17 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
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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- 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
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- 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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