1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P308 XYJ
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 158,931 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,931 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
P308 XYJ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2011
- 158,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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P308 XYJ Mileage History
- 14/10/2006109,114 mi
- 18/10/2006109,114 mi
- 08/06/2007115,330 mi+6,216 mi
- 05/06/2008125,721 mi+10,391 mi
- 06/06/2008125,781 mi+60 mi
- 30/09/2009139,722 mi+13,941 mi
- 01/10/2009139,722 mi
- 27/09/2010149,268 mi+9,546 mi
- 08/10/2010149,335 mi+67 mi
- 06/10/2011158,910 mi+9,575 mi
- 12/10/2011158,931 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 9,975 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P308 XYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P308 XYJ) between October 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2011 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 (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.
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