1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N242 AKV
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 May 1996. Recorded mileage 111,195 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N242 AKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 111,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N242 AKV 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 1996 Land Rover Discovery (N242 AKV) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper both (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner”.
N242 AKV Mileage History
- 29/10/2022105,384 mi
- 28/10/2023109,069 mi+3,685 mi
- 02/11/2023109,072 mi+3 mi
- 16/11/2024110,270 mi+1,198 mi
- 29/11/2025111,195 mi+925 mi
Average of roughly 1,883 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: Good
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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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