1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N494 BNB
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 107,190 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N494 BNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 107,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N494 BNB Mileage History
- 27/01/2023103,971 mi
- 31/01/2024105,526 mi+1,555 mi
- 01/02/2025106,644 mi+1,118 mi
- 01/02/2025106,644 mi
- 04/02/2026107,190 mi+546 mi
Average of roughly 1,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N494 BNB 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 (N494 BNB) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
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