1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P261 FAU
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 116,638 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P261 FAU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
- 116,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P261 FAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P261 FAU) between May 2005 and November 2023.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 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: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of ”.
P261 FAU Mileage History
- 09/05/200553,806 mi
- 10/05/200656,366 mi+2,560 mi
- 09/05/200864,694 mi+8,328 mi
- 09/05/200967,963 mi+3,269 mi
- 24/05/201071,205 mi+3,242 mi
- 20/05/201174,102 mi+2,897 mi
- 02/05/201276,909 mi+2,807 mi
- 30/07/201276,925 mi+16 mi
- 04/09/201379,797 mi+2,872 mi
- 09/07/201482,165 mi+2,368 mi
- 09/07/201482,165 mi
- 30/06/201585,246 mi+3,081 mi
- 30/06/201585,246 mi
- 01/06/201690,464 mi+5,218 mi
- 02/06/201690,464 mi
- 13/06/201794,726 mi+4,262 mi
- 16/08/201898,356 mi+3,630 mi
- 17/08/201898,366 mi+10 mi
- 24/07/2019102,830 mi+4,464 mi
- 13/09/2019103,623 mi+793 mi
- 08/09/2020106,648 mi+3,025 mi
- 08/09/2020106,648 mi
- 02/09/2021110,828 mi+4,180 mi
- 14/10/2022114,339 mi+3,511 mi
- 14/10/2022114,339 mi
- 03/11/2023116,638 mi+2,299 mi
Average of roughly 3,399 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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