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1995 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · N511 BVW

N511 BVW

1995 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/08/1995. Recorded mileage 145,576 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
1995 · Newcastle
MOT Status
Valid until 30/06/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
145,576 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/06/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1995
Engine
2495cc

N511 BVW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
  • 145,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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N511 BVW Mileage History

  1. 26/07/2023144,369 mi
  2. 11/08/2023144,380 mi+11 mi
  3. 13/08/2024145,234 mi+854 mi
  4. 27/08/2024145,235 mi+1 mi
  5. 02/07/2025145,576 mi+341 mi

Average of roughly 624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N511 BVW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (N511 BVW) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 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: Steering (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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