1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · E19 LEC
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 93,276 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E19 LEC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 93,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E19 LEC Mileage History
- 20/04/202391,867 mi
- 15/04/202492,566 mi+699 mi
- 24/07/202593,276 mi+710 mi
Average of roughly 623 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E19 LEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (E19 LEC) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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