1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R67 BKJ
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 129,311 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,311 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
R67 BKJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2018
- 129,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R67 BKJ Mileage History
- 21/07/200667,561 mi
- 26/07/200773,961 mi+6,400 mi
- 25/07/200879,518 mi+5,557 mi
- 23/07/200985,025 mi+5,507 mi
- 20/07/201090,447 mi+5,422 mi
- 29/07/201195,232 mi+4,785 mi
- 26/07/2012100,145 mi+4,913 mi
- 19/07/2013104,407 mi+4,262 mi
- 17/07/2014108,869 mi+4,462 mi
- 18/07/2014108,869 mi
- 09/07/2015114,695 mi+5,826 mi
- 11/08/2015115,078 mi+383 mi
- 21/04/2017128,022 mi+12,944 mi
- 30/07/2018129,311 mi+1,289 mi
Average of roughly 5,135 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
R67 BKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R67 BKJ) between July 2006 and July 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2018 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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