1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R988 BDU
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/11/1997. Recorded mileage 185,277 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,277 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.
R988 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2024
- 185,277 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: 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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R988 BDU Mileage History
- 02/09/2021178,868 mi
- 04/08/2022180,056 mi+1,188 mi
- 09/08/2023182,362 mi+2,306 mi
- 11/09/2023182,378 mi+16 mi
- 24/08/2024185,277 mi+2,899 mi
Average of roughly 2,153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R988 BDU 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 (R988 BDU) between September 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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