1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N41 MDD
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1996. Recorded mileage 148,248 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N41 MDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 148,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N41 MDD Mileage History
- 03/07/2024141,889 mi
- 09/07/2025145,535 mi+3,646 mi
- 10/07/2025145,547 mi+12 mi
- 24/08/2026148,240 mi+2,693 mi
- 24/08/2026148,248 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N41 MDD 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 (N41 MDD) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced two pla”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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