1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R148 AAY
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 97,660 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R148 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2010
- 97,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R148 AAY 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 (R148 AAY) between January 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
R148 AAY Mileage History
- 14/01/200668,838 mi
- 13/01/200775,320 mi+6,482 mi
- 21/01/200885,308 mi+9,988 mi
- 20/01/200988,353 mi+3,045 mi
- 17/02/201097,660 mi+9,307 mi
Average of roughly 7,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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