1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L741 HVS
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 189,462 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L741 HVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2026
- 189,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
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L741 HVS 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 (L741 HVS) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”.
L741 HVS Mileage History
- 22/04/2023176,238 mi
- 13/04/2024181,309 mi+5,071 mi
- 11/04/2025186,953 mi+5,644 mi
- 24/04/2026189,431 mi+2,478 mi
- 06/06/2026189,462 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 4,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
- 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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