1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L191 GYU
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 155,793 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L191 GYU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2022
- 155,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L191 GYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L191 GYU) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L191 GYU Mileage History
- 31/10/2022155,793 mi
- 31/10/2022155,793 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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.
- 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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