1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P145 COD
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/01/1997. Recorded mileage 150,870 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,870 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
P145 COD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2022
- 150,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P145 COD Mileage History
- 27/06/200657,839 mi
- 18/06/200763,229 mi+5,390 mi
- 23/06/200868,048 mi+4,819 mi
- 24/06/200973,191 mi+5,143 mi
- 23/06/201078,384 mi+5,193 mi
- 04/06/201184,560 mi+6,176 mi
- 02/08/201293,516 mi+8,956 mi
- 02/07/201398,785 mi+5,269 mi
- 30/07/2014103,613 mi+4,828 mi
- 06/08/2014103,613 mi
- 04/08/2015110,383 mi+6,770 mi
- 07/08/2015110,551 mi+168 mi
- 01/08/2016122,117 mi+11,566 mi
- 05/08/2016122,135 mi+18 mi
- 31/07/2017127,940 mi+5,805 mi
- 01/08/2017127,941 mi+1 mi
- 16/07/2018133,888 mi+5,947 mi
- 17/07/2018133,891 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/2019143,200 mi+9,309 mi
- 16/08/2019143,216 mi+16 mi
- 22/08/2019143,226 mi+10 mi
- 02/09/2020146,566 mi+3,340 mi
- 10/09/2020146,590 mi+24 mi
- 15/09/2021149,775 mi+3,185 mi
- 24/09/2022150,870 mi+1,095 mi
Average of roughly 5,728 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P145 COD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P145 COD) between June 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii”.
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