1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P138 XHO
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 217,062 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/08/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
P138 XHO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2015
- 217,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P138 XHO Mileage History
- 04/05/2006120,359 mi
- 26/04/2007140,232 mi+19,873 mi
- 02/05/2007140,232 mi
- 23/04/2008153,229 mi+12,997 mi
- 23/04/2008153,229 mi
- 14/07/2009160,104 mi+6,875 mi
- 30/07/2009160,108 mi+4 mi
- 19/07/2010172,425 mi+12,317 mi
- 30/07/2010172,755 mi+330 mi
- 19/07/2011183,818 mi+11,063 mi
- 12/07/2012197,055 mi+13,237 mi
- 17/07/2012197,301 mi+246 mi
- 19/07/2013202,190 mi+4,889 mi
- 01/08/2014206,318 mi+4,128 mi
- 31/07/2015217,062 mi+10,744 mi
Average of roughly 10,465 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P138 XHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P138 XHO) between May 2006 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.
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