1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P138 JVP
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 139,597 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
P138 JVP Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2012
- 139,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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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P138 JVP Mileage History
- 02/06/2006188,490 mi
- 07/06/2006188,490 mi
- 10/02/2007104,683 mi-83,807 mi
- 12/02/2007104,683 mi
- 14/01/2008112,638 mi+7,955 mi
- 14/01/2008112,638 mi
- 14/01/2009120,678 mi+8,040 mi
- 13/01/2010127,088 mi+6,410 mi
- 14/01/2011133,408 mi+6,320 mi
- 31/01/2012139,597 mi+6,189 mi
Average of roughly -8,632 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P138 JVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P138 JVP) between June 2006 and January 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2012 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: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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