1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R957 DNS
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/08/1997. Recorded mileage 146,431 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,431 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.
R957 DNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 146,431 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.
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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R957 DNS Mileage History
- 12/01/2023144,793 mi
- 19/03/2024145,989 mi+1,196 mi
- 10/03/2025146,425 mi+436 mi
- 16/07/2025146,428 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/2025146,431 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R957 DNS 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 (R957 DNS) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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