Official DVLA Record

1996 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P942 AWY

P942 AWY

1996 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 97,876 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 02/11/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,876 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/11/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1996
Engine
2495cc

P942 AWY Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
  • 97,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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P942 AWY Mileage History

  1. 26/09/200675,251 mi
  2. 03/10/200675,251 km
  3. 01/02/200746,863 mi
  4. 05/02/200858,062 mi+11,199 mi
  5. 06/02/200858,069 mi+7 mi
  6. 16/02/200962,690 mi+4,621 mi
  7. 16/02/200962,690 mi
  8. 24/02/201068,044 mi+5,354 mi
  9. 24/02/201068,044 mi
  10. 25/02/201170,365 mi+2,321 mi
  11. 25/02/201170,365 mi
  12. 16/02/201273,065 mi+2,700 mi
  13. 01/03/201273,065 mi
  14. 04/03/201378,986 mi+5,921 mi
  15. 19/02/201482,878 mi+3,892 mi
  16. 24/02/201586,493 mi+3,615 mi
  17. 26/02/201586,493 mi
  18. 18/04/201690,085 mi+3,592 mi
  19. 28/04/201794,072 mi+3,987 mi
  20. 16/07/201897,282 mi+3,210 mi
  21. 03/11/202397,876 mi+594 mi

Average of roughly 1,323 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P942 AWY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 02:09
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Land Rover Discovery (P942 AWY) between September 2006 and November 2023.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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