1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R724 ABJ
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 238,025 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,025 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
R724 ABJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 238,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R724 ABJ Mileage History
- 21/01/2023228,236 mi
- 20/01/2024232,424 mi+4,188 mi
- 27/01/2024232,424 mi
- 18/01/2025235,532 mi+3,108 mi
- 17/01/2026238,025 mi+2,493 mi
Average of roughly 3,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R724 ABJ 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 (R724 ABJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Fuel pipe leaking bleed off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play bottom of box (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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