1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R530 EAA
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 74,473 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R530 EAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 74,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R530 EAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R530 EAA) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R530 EAA Mileage History
- 01/06/202272,932 mi
- 31/05/202373,550 mi+618 mi
- 12/06/202373,560 mi+10 mi
- 24/10/202474,473 mi+913 mi
Average of roughly 643 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
Inner front wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are highly prone to corrosion. The aluminium body panels hide steel underneath that rots badly.
- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
The 300TDi is an interference engine and timing belt failure causes valve-to-piston contact and catastrophic engine damage. Some belts have failed as early as 40,000 miles.
- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
Blocked sunroof drain tubes cause water to pour into the cabin, damaging electrics and causing rust. The headlining sags on later (1994+) models.
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