1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P855 XJT
1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 167,560 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02/01/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,560 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
P855 XJT Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2015
- 167,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P855 XJT Mileage History
- 07/10/2006104,959 mi
- 06/10/2007113,633 mi+8,674 mi
- 04/10/2008120,849 mi+7,216 mi
- 26/09/2009129,737 mi+8,888 mi
- 17/09/2010137,511 mi+7,774 mi
- 24/09/2011146,629 mi+9,118 mi
- 05/10/2012155,798 mi+9,169 mi
- 15/01/2014164,034 mi+8,236 mi
- 04/12/2015167,560 mi+3,526 mi
Average of roughly 6,835 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P855 XJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (P855 XJT) between October 2006 and December 2015.
The record contains 9 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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