1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R842 AKM
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/12/1997. Recorded mileage 177,963 miles. MOT valid until 10/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,963 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R842 AKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 177,963 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R842 AKM Mileage History
- 29/12/2021174,932 mi
- 23/02/2023174,952 mi+20 mi
- 07/05/2024177,003 mi+2,051 mi
- 11/02/2026177,963 mi+960 mi
- 11/02/2026177,963 mi
Average of roughly 736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R842 AKM 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 (R842 AKM) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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