1995 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M370 CBP
1995 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 130,198 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M370 CBP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2024
- 130,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M370 CBP 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 1995 Land Rover Discovery (M370 CBP) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2024 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
M370 CBP Mileage History
- 13/01/2022128,912 mi
- 10/02/2023129,543 mi+631 mi
- 12/03/2024130,198 mi+655 mi
Average of roughly 595 miles per year across 3 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: 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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