1994 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · L897 CPK
1994 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 160,797 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L897 CPK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 160,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L897 CPK 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 1994 Land Rover Discovery (L897 CPK) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Central Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission steel pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the brak”.
L897 CPK Mileage History
- 09/11/2021159,491 mi
- 28/09/2022160,587 mi+1,096 mi
- 02/12/2022160,617 mi+30 mi
- 30/08/2025160,797 mi+180 mi
Average of roughly 343 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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.
- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
The 300TDi is an interference engine and timing belt failure causes valve-to-piston contact and catastrophic engine damage. Some belts have failed as early as 40,000 miles.
- 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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