1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P524 DDA
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 179,408 miles. MOT valid until 01/03/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2495cc
P524 DDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 179,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P524 DDA Mileage History
- 16/02/2023168,496 mi
- 16/02/2023168,496 mi
- 16/02/2024175,218 mi+6,722 mi
- 07/02/2025177,512 mi+2,294 mi
- 13/02/2026179,408 mi+1,896 mi
Average of roughly 3,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P524 DDA 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 (P524 DDA) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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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