1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L502 GKJ
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 288,340 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 288,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L502 GKJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 288,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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L502 GKJ MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L502 GKJ) between December 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
L502 GKJ Mileage History
- 17/12/2021254,475 mi
- 12/01/2023266,440 mi+11,965 mi
- 11/01/2024279,589 mi+13,149 mi
- 16/01/2025288,340 mi+8,751 mi
Average of roughly 10,985 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
The 300TDi is an interference engine and timing belt failure causes valve-to-piston contact and catastrophic engine damage. Some belts have failed as early as 40,000 miles.
- 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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