1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R231 UFP
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 161,572 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/10/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,572 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
R231 UFP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2014
- 161,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 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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R231 UFP Mileage History
- 17/02/200699,533 mi
- 22/02/2007110,812 mi+11,279 mi
- 14/02/2008120,427 mi+9,615 mi
- 22/02/2008120,529 mi+102 mi
- 11/02/2009128,767 mi+8,238 mi
- 03/02/2010136,366 mi+7,599 mi
- 03/02/2010136,366 mi
- 09/02/2011144,491 mi+8,125 mi
- 29/03/2012147,423 mi+2,932 mi
- 27/04/2013153,232 mi+5,809 mi
- 27/04/2013153,232 mi
- 22/05/2014161,569 mi+8,337 mi
- 23/05/2014161,572 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,510 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R231 UFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R231 UFP) between February 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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