1995 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · N171 BSL
1995 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1995. Recorded mileage 211,831 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N171 BSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 211,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N171 BSL 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 1995 Land Rover Discovery (N171 BSL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 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 (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Emissions unable to be completed hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
N171 BSL Mileage History
- 12/10/2023206,266 mi
- 08/10/2024208,906 mi+2,640 mi
- 09/10/2024208,940 mi+34 mi
- 16/10/2025211,831 mi+2,891 mi
- 16/10/2025211,831 mi
Average of roughly 2,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
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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
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- 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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