1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M162 CJC
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 163,052 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2495cc
M162 CJC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 163,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M162 CJC Mileage History
- 05/04/2006136,137 mi
- 10/05/2007143,745 mi+7,608 mi
- 13/05/2008144,078 mi+333 mi
- 02/08/2010148,163 mi+4,085 mi
- 03/08/2010148,163 mi
- 10/08/2011148,409 mi+246 mi
- 15/08/2011148,410 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/2012150,537 mi+2,127 mi
- 09/08/2012150,538 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/201356,419 mi-94,119 mi
- 13/08/2013156,419 mi+100,000 mi
- 12/08/2014159,305 mi+2,886 mi
- 13/08/2014159,308 mi+3 mi
- 18/07/2015161,776 mi+2,468 mi
- 22/07/2015161,785 mi+9 mi
- 09/08/2016163,004 mi+1,219 mi
- 15/04/2026163,052 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 1,344 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M162 CJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (M162 CJC) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Bodywork (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
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