1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.0L Petrol · L128 MHJ
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 108,142 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2012.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L128 MHJ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2011
- 108,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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L128 MHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L128 MHJ) between June 2005 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2011 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
L128 MHJ Mileage History
- 22/06/2005104,568 mi
- 23/06/2005104,569 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/2006106,039 mi+1,470 mi
- 17/10/2006106,039 mi
- 01/04/2008106,585 mi+546 mi
- 02/04/2009107,196 mi+611 mi
- 08/05/2010107,467 mi+271 mi
- 07/05/2011108,142 mi+675 mi
Average of roughly 609 miles per year across 8 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
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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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