1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L677 XBB
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 107,708 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2009.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L677 XBB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2008
- 107,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L677 XBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L677 XBB) between October 2005 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
L677 XBB Mileage History
- 27/10/200588,860 mi
- 28/10/200588,860 mi
- 05/09/200695,507 mi+6,647 mi
- 11/09/200695,659 mi+152 mi
- 12/09/200695,660 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/2007106,694 mi+11,034 mi
- 12/06/2008107,708 mi+1,014 mi
Average of roughly 7,179 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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