1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L142 YVL
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1994. Recorded mileage 150,262 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2495cc
L142 YVL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2013
- 150,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L142 YVL Mileage History
- 03/07/2006118,008 mi
- 29/06/2007123,548 mi+5,540 mi
- 02/07/2007123,548 mi
- 26/06/2008128,308 mi+4,760 mi
- 02/07/2008128,333 mi+25 mi
- 03/06/2009131,221 mi+2,888 mi
- 04/06/2009131,222 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2010134,340 mi+3,118 mi
- 01/07/2010134,341 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/2011137,895 mi+3,554 mi
- 06/06/2012141,531 mi+3,636 mi
- 27/08/2012142,409 mi+878 mi
- 04/10/2013150,262 mi+7,853 mi
Average of roughly 4,446 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
L142 YVL 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 (L142 YVL) between July 2006 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2013 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: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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