1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R568 GGR
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 107,695 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,695 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
R568 GGR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2021
- 107,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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R568 GGR Mileage History
- 04/10/200675,790 km
- 01/10/200753,898 mi
- 28/10/200862,526 mi+8,628 mi
- 20/03/200965,569 mi+3,043 mi
- 10/03/201074,214 mi+8,645 mi
- 11/03/201178,133 mi+3,919 mi
- 13/03/201282,831 mi+4,698 mi
- 13/03/201387,046 mi+4,215 mi
- 11/03/201491,288 mi+4,242 mi
- 12/03/201594,565 mi+3,277 mi
- 10/03/201696,689 mi+2,124 mi
- 05/04/201799,483 mi+2,794 mi
- 15/03/2018102,514 mi+3,031 mi
- 14/03/2019103,128 mi+614 mi
- 18/03/2019103,132 mi+4 mi
- 04/08/2020106,849 mi+3,717 mi
- 31/07/2021107,695 mi+846 mi
- 31/07/2021107,695 mi
Average of roughly 2,153 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R568 GGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R568 GGR) between October 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))”.
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