1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L533 HGS
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 155,730 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L533 HGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 155,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L533 HGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L533 HGS) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
L533 HGS Mileage History
- 30/08/2024228,465 mi
- 19/08/2025154,165 mi-74,300 mi
- 26/09/2025154,190 mi+25 mi
- 08/09/2026155,708 mi+1,518 mi
- 16/09/2026155,730 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly -35,559 miles per year across 5 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: 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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