1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R714 BMV
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 257,360 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R714 BMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 257,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R714 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R714 BMV) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R714 BMV Mileage History
- 13/01/2023256,922 mi
- 25/01/2024257,151 mi+229 mi
- 06/02/2024257,162 mi+11 mi
- 02/10/2025257,360 mi+198 mi
- 02/10/2025257,360 mi
Average of roughly 161 miles per year across 5 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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