1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N591 EKO
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 166,621 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N591 EKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 166,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N591 EKO 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 (N591 EKO) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2 TRACK ROD ENDS (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
N591 EKO Mileage History
- 06/04/2023161,087 mi
- 06/04/2023161,087 mi
- 22/03/2024164,122 mi+3,035 mi
- 04/04/2024164,122 mi
- 17/04/2025166,621 mi+2,499 mi
Average of roughly 2,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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