1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N140 BNB
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 82,943 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N140 BNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 82,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N140 BNB 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 (N140 BNB) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
N140 BNB Mileage History
- 17/04/202362,868 mi
- 14/05/202470,529 mi+7,661 mi
- 15/05/202576,399 mi+5,870 mi
- 11/05/202682,935 mi+6,536 mi
- 12/05/202682,943 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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