1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · D1 ECG
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 129,030 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,030 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
D1 ECG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 129,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D1 ECG Mileage History
- 07/09/2022127,661 mi
- 09/07/2024128,081 mi+420 mi
- 11/07/2024128,081 mi
- 17/11/2025129,030 mi+949 mi
Average of roughly 428 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D1 ECG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (D1 ECG) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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