1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L855 MHL
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1993. Recorded mileage 124,666 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L855 MHL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 124,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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L855 MHL Mileage History
- 06/04/200697,876 mi
- 07/04/200697,876 mi
- 04/04/2007100,420 mi+2,544 mi
- 12/04/2007100,423 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/2008101,905 mi+1,482 mi
- 25/04/2008101,948 mi+43 mi
- 15/06/2009107,279 mi+5,331 mi
- 02/01/2019107,452 mi+173 mi
- 09/12/2019113,908 mi+6,456 mi
- 05/01/2021121,052 mi+7,144 mi
- 26/01/2022124,603 mi+3,551 mi
- 12/08/2026124,666 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 1,316 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
L855 MHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L855 MHL) between April 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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