1993 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · L887 KRP
1993 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 165,938 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L887 KRP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 165,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L887 KRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Land Rover Discovery (L887 KRP) between April 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L887 KRP Mileage History
- 17/04/2023165,930 mi
- 17/04/2023165,930 mi
- 23/08/2024165,938 mi+8 mi
- 23/08/2024165,938 mi
Average of roughly 6 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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