1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N246 AKV
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 198,989 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2014.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N246 AKV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2013
- 198,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N246 AKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (N246 AKV) between November 2005 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2013 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: Bodywork (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
N246 AKV Mileage History
- 22/11/2005148,868 mi
- 22/11/2005148,868 mi
- 06/03/2007156,215 mi+7,347 mi
- 06/03/2007156,215 mi
- 12/03/2008164,657 mi+8,442 mi
- 25/03/2008164,659 mi+2 mi
- 09/03/2009172,502 mi+7,843 mi
- 15/03/2010179,077 mi+6,575 mi
- 16/03/2010179,077 mi
- 16/03/2011185,760 mi+6,683 mi
- 16/03/2011185,760 mi
- 16/04/2012192,184 mi+6,424 mi
- 25/06/2012192,194 mi+10 mi
- 26/06/2012192,199 mi+5 mi
- 19/06/2013198,989 mi+6,790 mi
Average of roughly 6,618 miles per year across 15 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
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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
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- 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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