1994 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M802 HHS
1994 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 122,533 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M802 HHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2007
- 122,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M802 HHS 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 (M802 HHS) between October 2005 and October 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2007 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: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”.
M802 HHS Mileage History
- 10/10/200594,780 mi
- 19/10/200594,806 mi+26 mi
- 11/10/200699,751 mi+4,945 mi
- 20/09/2007121,111 mi+21,360 mi
- 04/10/2007122,533 mi+1,422 mi
Average of roughly 13,995 miles per year across 5 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: 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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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
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- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
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