1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P428 CJM
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 162,235 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P428 CJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 162,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P428 CJM 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 (P428 CJM) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
P428 CJM Mileage History
- 10/02/2023157,507 mi
- 13/02/2024160,453 mi+2,946 mi
- 13/02/2024160,455 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/2025162,185 mi+1,730 mi
- 23/10/2025162,235 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 1,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P428 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P428CJM.
BENTLEY 4 1/4
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
VOLVO
900 Series
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
BMW
3 SERIES
HARLEY DAVIDSON
XL883
TOYOTA
HILUX
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
SUZUKI
AY50
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
APRILIA
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.