1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P238 GEJ
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 124,912 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P238 GEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 124,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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: Good
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P238 GEJ Mileage History
- 20/02/2024124,574 mi
- 28/03/2025124,720 mi+146 mi
- 28/03/2025124,720 mi
- 13/02/2026124,912 mi+192 mi
- 13/02/2026124,912 mi
Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P238 GEJ 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 (P238 GEJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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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