1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L380 AFD
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 180,232 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L380 AFD Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 180,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L380 AFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L380 AFD) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”.
L380 AFD Mileage History
- 06/04/2006128,498 mi
- 08/04/2006128,500 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/2007135,397 mi+6,897 mi
- 25/04/2007174,349 mi+38,952 mi
- 22/04/2008141,821 mi-32,528 mi
- 23/04/2008141,822 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/2009146,531 mi+4,709 mi
- 22/04/2010150,475 mi+3,944 mi
- 19/04/2011153,754 mi+3,279 mi
- 17/04/2012156,448 mi+2,694 mi
- 16/04/2013159,012 mi+2,564 mi
- 07/04/2014161,469 mi+2,457 mi
- 07/04/2014161,470 mi+1 mi
- 13/04/2015164,751 mi+3,281 mi
- 16/04/2015164,753 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/2016167,735 mi+2,982 mi
- 30/03/2016167,738 mi+3 mi
- 10/04/2017170,702 mi+2,964 mi
- 11/04/2017170,705 mi+3 mi
- 04/04/2018173,090 mi+2,385 mi
- 05/04/2018173,093 mi+3 mi
- 04/04/2019175,205 mi+2,112 mi
- 07/04/2020177,406 mi+2,201 mi
- 30/03/2021177,846 mi+440 mi
- 28/03/2022178,622 mi+776 mi
- 27/03/2023179,226 mi+604 mi
- 20/04/2023179,300 mi+74 mi
- 28/03/2024179,482 mi+182 mi
- 07/04/2025179,944 mi+462 mi
- 08/04/2025179,954 mi+10 mi
- 09/04/2026180,232 mi+278 mi
Average of roughly 2,586 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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