1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P408 RYL
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 175,089 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/03/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,089 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
P408 RYL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2020
- 175,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 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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P408 RYL Mileage History
- 25/10/2006103,961 mi
- 31/10/2006104,000 mi+39 mi
- 08/11/2007109,585 mi+5,585 mi
- 16/11/2007109,586 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/2009122,695 mi+13,109 mi
- 12/03/2009122,723 mi+28 mi
- 19/03/2010132,334 mi+9,611 mi
- 20/07/2011138,821 mi+6,487 mi
- 23/07/201214,221 mi-124,600 mi
- 25/07/2013143,772 mi+129,551 mi
- 11/12/2015156,499 mi+12,727 mi
- 08/12/2016160,164 mi+3,665 mi
- 03/01/2018107,188 mi-52,976 mi
- 09/01/2018167,190 mi+60,002 mi
- 14/04/2020175,089 mi+7,899 mi
Average of roughly 5,281 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P408 RYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (P408 RYL) between October 2006 and April 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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