1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P650 GJK
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 143,256 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P650 GJK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 143,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P650 GJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (P650 GJK) between November 2005 and January 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
P650 GJK Mileage History
- 09/11/200535,867 km
- 02/01/200746,838 mi
- 29/09/200861,175 km
- 29/09/200974,880 mi
- 06/10/200974,928 mi+48 mi
- 21/03/201195,809 mi+20,881 mi
- 29/03/201195,809 mi
- 16/04/2012111,817 mi+16,008 mi
- 06/01/2014133,624 mi+21,807 mi
- 01/12/201477,568 mi-56,056 mi
- 06/01/201684,811 mi+7,243 mi
- 01/02/201793,230 mi+8,419 mi
- 29/01/201899,777 mi+6,547 mi
- 28/01/2019107,691 mi+7,914 mi
- 28/05/2020115,706 mi+8,015 mi
- 05/06/2020115,715 mi+9 mi
- 05/06/2021123,761 mi+8,046 mi
- 21/05/2022130,630 mi+6,869 mi
- 22/02/2023136,495 mi+5,865 mi
- 31/01/2024143,256 mi+6,761 mi
Average of roughly 5,892 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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