1997 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · R450 BAC
1997 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 22/08/1997. Recorded mileage 116,191 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3947cc
R450 BAC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2022
- 116,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R450 BAC Mileage History
- 09/04/2022116,191 mi
- 09/04/2022116,191 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R450 BAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R450 BAC) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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