The road tax status for P517 DFR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P517 DFR?

The MOT for P517 DFR is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of P517 DFR?

The recorded mileage for P517 DFR is 14,010 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P517 DFR ULEZ compliant?

No, P517 DFR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P517 DFR

P517 DFR

1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1997. Recorded mileage 14,010 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 09/10/2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 14,010 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 09/10/2022

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Mileage: 14,010 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1997
Engine: 2490cc

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P517 DFR Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2021
14,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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P517 DFR Mileage History

29/09/202114,000 mi
11/10/202114,010 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 299 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P517 DFR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 14:45

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P517 DFR) between September 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications”.

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