1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P165 DPE
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/06/1997. Recorded mileage 173,001 miles. MOT valid until 12/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,001 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
P165 DPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 173,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P165 DPE Mileage History
- 28/08/2024168,222 mi
- 04/09/2025173,001 mi+4,779 mi
- 08/09/2025173,010 mi+9 mi
- 04/09/2026173,001 mi-9 mi
- 14/09/2026173,001 mi
Average of roughly 2,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P165 DPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P165 DPE) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to back (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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