1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M197 TME
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 198,201 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,201 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
M197 TME Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2012
- 198,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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M197 TME Mileage History
- 01/09/2006152,923 mi
- 07/09/2006152,923 mi
- 31/01/2008159,451 mi+6,528 mi
- 03/02/2009165,130 mi+5,679 mi
- 30/06/2009165,363 mi+233 mi
- 07/07/2009165,364 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2010171,078 mi+5,714 mi
- 05/07/2010171,145 mi+67 mi
- 20/07/2011182,339 mi+11,194 mi
- 31/08/2011182,552 mi+213 mi
- 01/09/2011182,562 mi+10 mi
- 11/09/2012198,201 mi+15,639 mi
Average of roughly 7,511 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
M197 TME 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 1994 Land Rover Discovery (M197 TME) between September 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
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