No, R498 EDO is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R498 EDO?

The MOT for R498 EDO is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 March 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of R498 EDO?

The recorded mileage for R498 EDO is 161,928 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R498 EDO ULEZ compliant?

No, R498 EDO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R498 EDO

R498 EDO

1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 161,928 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/03/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 161,928 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/03/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 161,928 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2495cc

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R498 EDO Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2016
161,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R498 EDO Mileage History

01/12/200582,670 mi
16/07/200887,152 mi+4,482 mi
16/07/200887,152 mi
16/07/200989,324 mi+2,172 mi
23/07/201093,705 mi+4,381 mi
23/07/201093,705 mi
09/07/2011101,722 mi+8,017 mi
05/08/2011101,809 mi+87 mi
06/08/2011101,809 mi
02/08/2012117,623 mi+15,814 mi
02/08/2012117,623 mi
08/08/2013136,776 mi+19,153 mi
06/09/2014149,843 mi+13,067 mi
03/03/2016161,928 mi+12,085 mi

Average of roughly 7,728 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

R498 EDO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 04:21

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R498 EDO) between December 2005 and March 2016.

The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 03 March 2016 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: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)”.

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