1995 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N47 JNM
1995 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 15,815 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N47 JNM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2015
- 15,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N47 JNM 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 1995 Land Rover Discovery (N47 JNM) between February 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
N47 JNM Mileage History
- 10/02/200678,005 mi
- 14/06/200792,768 mi+14,763 mi
- 15/06/200792,772 mi+4 mi
- 29/07/2008112,638 mi+19,866 mi
- 30/07/2008112,638 mi
- 22/07/2009119,799 mi+7,161 mi
- 22/07/2010128,643 mi+8,844 mi
- 01/06/2011136,310 mi+7,667 mi
- 02/06/2011136,310 mi
- 22/05/2012145,192 mi+8,882 mi
- 23/05/2012145,216 mi+24 mi
- 14/08/2013149,160 mi+3,944 mi
- 31/10/2014149,905 mi+745 mi
- 31/10/2014149,910 mi+5 mi
- 08/10/201515,815 mi-134,095 mi
Average of roughly -6,441 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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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