Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R251 AAG

R251 AAG

1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/12/1997. Recorded mileage 198,626 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
198,626 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

R251 AAG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
  • 198,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R251 AAG Mileage History

  1. 01/03/2022195,875 mi
  2. 26/03/2023196,481 mi+606 mi
  3. 03/03/2024197,105 mi+624 mi
  4. 08/03/2025197,523 mi+418 mi
  5. 23/03/2026198,626 mi+1,103 mi

Average of roughly 678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R251 AAG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 00:38
MOT Analysis

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 (R251 AAG) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 25 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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.

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ADVISORY