1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N566 PYF
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1996. Recorded mileage 197,766 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
N566 PYF Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2010
- 197,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N566 PYF Mileage History
- 22/06/2006164,700 mi
- 20/06/200776,291 mi-88,409 mi
- 19/06/200818,772 mi-57,519 mi
- 17/06/2009195,124 mi+176,352 mi
- 06/07/2009195,124 mi
- 25/06/2010197,766 mi+2,642 mi
Average of roughly 8,250 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N566 PYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (N566 PYF) between June 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2010 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 (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
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