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1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L866 PWU

L866 PWU

1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 178,900 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2026.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Mar 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
178,900 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Mar 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating of 77, which is a valid score for a 1994 Land Rover Discovery, indicating that the mechanical condition has remained stable over the past five years. The MOT record shows a clear pattern of improvement rather than deterioration: the most recent test in March 2025 at 178,900 miles was passed, followed by a successful test in November 2023 at nearly 178,899 miles, and two previous checks in 2021 and 2016 at 176,878 and 177,122 miles respectively. This sequence demonstrates that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical integrity without the need for immediate corrective work, suggesting a stable maintenance trend. Regarding the mileage accumulation, the record indicates that the vehicle has accumulated approximately 5,591 miles annually, which is consistent with its age of roughly 32 years. This pattern suggests that the vehicle has been driven relatively light or maintained over extended periods, as higher mileage typically correlates with wear on consumables, suspension components, and drivetrain parts. The absence of gaps or rapid jumps in mileage between the most recent test in March 2025 and the earlier tests in 2021 and 2016 supports the conclusion that the vehicle has not experienced sudden catastrophic failures or significant acceleration of wear that would necessitate a full overhaul. Consequently, the vehicle is in good condition for a buyer to inspect in person. While the MOT passes have been clean with no recorded defects, the vehicle requires a comprehensive physical inspection to assess the condition of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain. Given the stable history, the buyer should verify that the suspension bushes and coil springs are in good shape and that the brake disc and caliper binding are not compromised. Additionally, a thorough check of the exhaust emissions and structural integrity should be performed to ensure the vehicle meets current safety standards before being sold.
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L866 PWU Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2025
  • 178,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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L866 PWU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L866 PWU) between December 2021 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

L866 PWU Mileage History

  1. 23/12/2021176,878 mi
  2. 30/11/2023178,899 mi+2,021 mi
  3. 03/03/2025178,900 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 633 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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