1995 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M853 OVM
1995 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 164,492 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M853 OVM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2022
- 164,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 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
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M853 OVM Mileage History
- 14/11/2005107,948 mi
- 24/10/2006112,204 mi+4,256 mi
- 30/10/2006112,204 mi
- 12/11/2007118,172 mi+5,968 mi
- 16/11/2007118,174 mi+2 mi
- 03/11/2008122,699 mi+4,525 mi
- 03/11/2008122,699 mi
- 21/10/2009127,300 mi+4,601 mi
- 28/10/2010131,449 mi+4,149 mi
- 28/10/2010131,449 mi
- 21/10/2011136,675 mi+5,226 mi
- 14/11/2011137,897 mi+1,222 mi
- 23/12/2011138,228 mi+331 mi
- 29/12/2012140,521 mi+2,293 mi
- 02/12/2013142,482 mi+1,961 mi
- 02/11/2015144,609 mi+2,127 mi
- 24/10/2016147,029 mi+2,420 mi
- 23/10/2017149,349 mi+2,320 mi
- 14/11/201888,269 mi-61,080 mi
- 14/11/2018151,452 mi+63,183 mi
- 15/10/2019153,576 mi+2,124 mi
- 30/10/2020158,265 mi+4,689 mi
- 12/11/2021161,877 mi+3,612 mi
- 15/11/2021161,925 mi+48 mi
- 14/11/2022164,492 mi+2,567 mi
Average of roughly 3,326 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M853 OVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Land Rover Discovery (M853 OVM) between November 2005 and November 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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