1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · M2 DLP
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/12/1997. Recorded mileage 163,471 miles. MOT valid until 16/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,471 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
M2 DLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 163,471 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: 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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M2 DLP Mileage History
- 01/09/2022155,357 mi
- 15/09/2023160,207 mi+4,850 mi
- 16/09/2024162,070 mi+1,863 mi
- 22/09/2025163,453 mi+1,383 mi
- 17/10/2025163,471 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 2,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M2 DLP 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 (M2 DLP) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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