1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P738 BUB
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 88,643 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,643 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
P738 BUB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2025
- 88,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P738 BUB Mileage History
- 30/06/200685,260 mi
- 13/07/200785,812 mi+552 mi
- 08/05/200986,421 mi+609 mi
- 08/05/200986,421 mi
- 24/07/202386,610 mi+189 mi
- 14/02/202588,632 mi+2,022 mi
- 14/02/202588,643 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P738 BUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (P738 BUB) between June 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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