1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R715 BDU
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 154,790 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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R715 BDU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2022
- 154,790 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.
R715 BDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R715 BDU) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R715 BDU Mileage History
- 02/04/2022154,790 mi
- 02/04/2022154,790 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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