1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N823 YHP
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 94,863 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N823 YHP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/04/2010
- 94,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N823 YHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (N823 YHP) between December 2005 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)”; “Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
N823 YHP Mileage History
- 01/12/2005148,307 mi
- 01/12/2006160,941 mi+12,634 mi
- 05/12/2006160,941 mi
- 04/02/2008175,938 mi+14,997 mi
- 06/02/2008175,938 mi
- 15/10/2008187,973 mi+12,035 mi
- 21/10/2008187,981 mi+8 mi
- 16/04/201094,863 mi-93,118 mi
- 16/04/201094,863 mi
Average of roughly -12,223 miles per year across 9 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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