1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P448 AWY
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 214,453 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 214,453 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2495cc
P448 AWY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 214,453 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P448 AWY Odometer History
- 31/03/2022170,463 mi
- 06/04/2022170,479 mi+16 mi
- 03/04/2023194,173 mi+23,694 mi
- 09/05/2024214,451 mi+20,278 mi
- 15/05/2024214,453 km
Average of roughly 20,708 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P448 AWY 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 (P448 AWY) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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