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1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L451 DPL

L451 DPL

1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1994. Recorded mileage 167,074 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 May 2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
167,074 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 May 2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc
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L451 DPL Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
  • 167,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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L451 DPL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 13:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L451 DPL) between May 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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L451 DPL Mileage History

  1. 06/05/2022159,017 mi
  2. 04/05/2023162,342 mi+3,325 mi
  3. 16/05/2024167,074 mi+4,732 mi

Average of roughly 3,971 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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