1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P472 TDG
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 146,500 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2014.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P472 TDG Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2013
- 146,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P472 TDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (P472 TDG) between November 2005 and November 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2013 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P472 TDG Mileage History
- 10/11/2005107,509 mi
- 14/11/2006114,984 mi+7,475 mi
- 14/11/2006114,986 mi+2 mi
- 17/11/2007122,036 mi+7,050 mi
- 13/11/2008132,625 mi+10,589 mi
- 13/11/2008132,625 mi
- 01/12/2009143,149 mi+10,524 mi
- 18/11/2013146,500 mi+3,351 mi
Average of roughly 4,860 miles per year across 8 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: 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.
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