1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P268 FAU
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/02/1997. Recorded mileage 126,025 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,025 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
P268 FAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 126,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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P268 FAU Mileage History
- 22/08/2023123,547 mi
- 20/08/2024125,209 mi+1,662 mi
- 27/08/2024125,214 mi+5 mi
- 18/08/2025126,107 mi+893 mi
- 26/08/2025126,025 mi-82 mi
Average of roughly 1,232 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P268 FAU 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 (P268 FAU) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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