1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N196 CJK
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 196,928 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N196 CJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 196,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N196 CJK 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 (N196 CJK) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 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: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
N196 CJK Mileage History
- 21/09/2022187,809 mi
- 20/09/2023193,280 mi+5,471 mi
- 21/09/2023193,281 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/2026196,917 mi+3,636 mi
- 25/06/2026196,928 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 2,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Average
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- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
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