1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · K355 BAJ
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 1993. Recorded mileage 203,679 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K355 BAJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 203,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
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K355 BAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (K355 BAJ) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 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.
K355 BAJ Mileage History
- 09/12/2021202,379 mi
- 17/03/2023202,723 mi+344 mi
- 02/05/2024203,249 mi+526 mi
- 30/05/2025203,679 mi+430 mi
Average of roughly 375 miles per year across 4 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: 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.
- 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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