1995 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M551 DGC
1995 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 195,567 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M551 DGC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 195,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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M551 DGC Mileage History
- 04/05/2006130,790 mi
- 16/04/2007139,476 mi+8,686 mi
- 09/05/2008147,128 mi+7,652 mi
- 05/05/2009153,638 mi+6,510 mi
- 05/05/2009153,684 mi+46 mi
- 06/05/2010160,207 mi+6,523 mi
- 06/05/2010160,207 mi
- 03/05/2011165,928 mi+5,721 mi
- 03/05/2012171,652 mi+5,724 mi
- 15/05/2013173,005 mi+1,353 mi
- 15/05/2013173,005 mi
- 03/06/2014173,658 mi+653 mi
- 03/06/2014173,658 mi
- 02/06/2015174,668 mi+1,010 mi
- 23/05/2016175,450 mi+782 mi
- 23/05/2016175,450 mi
- 02/06/2017177,474 mi+2,024 mi
- 01/06/2018180,281 mi+2,807 mi
- 03/06/2019183,914 mi+3,633 mi
- 15/03/2021187,583 mi+3,669 mi
- 16/03/2021187,583 mi
- 21/03/2022189,654 mi+2,071 mi
- 29/03/2022189,586 mi-68 mi
- 23/05/202390,019 mi-99,567 mi
- 05/06/202490,578 mi+559 mi
- 19/05/2025193,243 mi+102,665 mi
- 26/05/2026195,567 mi+2,324 mi
Average of roughly 3,229 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M551 DGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Discovery (M551 DGC) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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