1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L744 FBH
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 53,475 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L744 FBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 53,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L744 FBH 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 (L744 FBH) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle stabilizer arm. (5.3.4 (b) (”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”.
L744 FBH Mileage History
- 13/10/202353,201 mi
- 01/10/202453,278 mi+77 mi
- 04/12/202453,279 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/202553,475 mi+196 mi
- 13/11/202553,475 mi
Average of roughly 131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
- 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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