1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · K261 ABW
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1993. Recorded mileage 133,145 miles. MOT valid until 17/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2495cc
K261 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 133,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K261 ABW Mileage History
- 15/09/2023130,234 mi
- 10/10/2024132,912 mi+2,678 mi
- 18/12/2024132,919 mi+7 mi
- 05/12/2025133,130 mi+211 mi
- 08/12/2025133,145 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K261 ABW 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 1993 Land Rover Discovery (K261 ABW) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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