1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M48 SYB
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 190,603 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/05/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,603 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
M48 SYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 190,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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M48 SYB Mileage History
- 18/03/2022183,984 mi
- 18/03/2022183,984 mi
- 31/03/2023187,387 mi+3,403 mi
- 06/04/2023187,412 mi+25 mi
- 22/03/2024190,603 mi+3,191 mi
Average of roughly 3,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M48 SYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Discovery (M48 SYB) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Front Fuel system component leaking lift pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Towbar attachment defective 2 upper bolts missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded mount (6.1.6 (a))”.
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