1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R712 BMV
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 231,002 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,002 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
R712 BMV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2015
- 231,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R712 BMV Mileage History
- 05/07/2006139,061 mi
- 10/11/2007152,815 mi+13,754 mi
- 24/11/2008164,400 mi+11,585 mi
- 20/11/2009173,771 mi+9,371 mi
- 24/11/2010183,964 mi+10,193 mi
- 03/11/2011191,689 mi+7,725 mi
- 08/12/2012199,728 mi+8,039 mi
- 26/11/2013209,304 mi+9,576 mi
- 03/12/2013209,304 mi
- 13/11/2014218,445 mi+9,141 mi
- 04/12/2014219,054 mi+609 mi
- 04/11/2015231,002 mi+11,948 mi
Average of roughly 9,851 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R712 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R712 BMV) between July 2006 and November 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2015 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”.
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