1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R972 EGS
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 145,690 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2014.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R972 EGS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2013
- 145,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R972 EGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R972 EGS) between December 2005 and November 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6”; “Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”.
R972 EGS Mileage History
- 29/12/200565,682 mi
- 21/12/200670,000 mi+4,318 mi
- 04/12/200778,125 mi+8,125 mi
- 04/12/200778,125 mi
- 28/11/200889,847 mi+11,722 mi
- 17/11/2009100,109 mi+10,262 mi
- 29/10/2010111,324 mi+11,215 mi
- 11/10/2011125,048 mi+13,724 mi
- 15/10/2011125,058 mi+10 mi
- 19/10/2012137,142 mi+12,084 mi
- 19/10/2012137,142 mi
- 05/11/2013145,690 mi+8,548 mi
Average of roughly 10,190 miles per year across 12 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
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- 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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