1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L653 GYY
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/01/1994. Recorded mileage 77,966 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2495cc
L653 GYY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 77,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L653 GYY Mileage History
- 30/08/200639,962 mi
- 31/08/200741,592 mi+1,630 mi
- 26/08/200844,042 mi+2,450 mi
- 27/08/200946,540 mi+2,498 mi
- 31/08/201048,867 mi+2,327 mi
- 31/08/201151,158 mi+2,291 mi
- 21/08/201253,351 mi+2,193 mi
- 21/08/201253,351 mi
- 22/08/201355,487 mi+2,136 mi
- 21/08/201457,459 mi+1,972 mi
- 21/08/201457,459 mi
- 20/08/201559,511 mi+2,052 mi
- 25/08/201559,511 mi
- 24/08/201661,370 mi+1,859 mi
- 23/08/201762,791 mi+1,421 mi
- 24/08/201762,792 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/201864,748 mi+1,956 mi
- 24/08/201864,750 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/201966,568 mi+1,818 mi
- 26/08/202067,693 mi+1,125 mi
- 26/08/202167,909 mi+216 mi
- 26/08/202167,910 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202268,301 mi+391 mi
- 15/02/202468,857 mi+556 mi
- 10/02/202572,865 mi+4,008 mi
- 24/02/202677,949 mi+5,084 mi
- 17/04/202677,966 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,936 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
L653 GYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L653 GYY) between August 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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