1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · 1620 XJ
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/08/1996. Recorded mileage 138,359 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,359 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
1620 XJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 138,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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1620 XJ Mileage History
- 21/03/2023138,056 mi
- 29/03/2023138,063 mi+7 mi
- 04/04/2024138,335 mi+272 mi
- 22/04/2024138,336 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/2025138,359 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1620 XJ 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 (1620 XJ) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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: Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”.
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