1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M974 RNY
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 140,629 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M974 RNY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2017
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M974 RNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (M974 RNY) between June 2006 and June 2017.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”.
M974 RNY Mileage History
- 06/06/200679,267 mi
- 12/06/200679,267 mi
- 11/06/200790,207 mi+10,940 mi
- 06/06/2008104,702 mi+14,495 mi
- 13/06/2008104,762 mi+60 mi
- 19/05/2009116,139 mi+11,377 mi
- 01/06/2010125,194 mi+9,055 mi
- 01/06/2010125,194 mi
- 13/05/2011136,175 mi+10,981 mi
- 13/05/2011136,175 mi
- 22/05/2012140,621 mi+4,446 mi
- 30/05/2012140,629 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 10,257 miles per year across 12 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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