1996 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · P263 KAC
1996 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 132,862 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P263 KAC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 132,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P263 KAC Mileage History
- 08/02/200761,562 mi
- 08/02/200761,562 mi
- 06/02/200864,013 mi+2,451 mi
- 23/01/200970,579 mi+6,566 mi
- 29/01/201075,426 mi+4,847 mi
- 04/02/201179,986 mi+4,560 mi
- 21/01/201283,911 mi+3,925 mi
- 21/01/201283,911 mi
- 01/02/201388,286 mi+4,375 mi
- 07/02/201491,951 mi+3,665 mi
- 30/01/201595,843 mi+3,892 mi
- 22/01/2016102,528 mi+6,685 mi
- 25/02/2017107,699 mi+5,171 mi
- 02/02/2018110,901 mi+3,202 mi
- 15/02/2019114,598 mi+3,697 mi
- 04/03/2020115,603 mi+1,005 mi
- 18/02/2021117,082 mi+1,479 mi
- 25/04/2023119,372 mi+2,290 mi
- 06/04/2024125,590 mi+6,218 mi
- 23/04/2025129,773 mi+4,183 mi
- 18/04/2026132,862 mi+3,089 mi
Average of roughly 3,716 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P263 KAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (P263 KAC) between February 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 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 (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (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.
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