1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P54 JRJ
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 21,068 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,068 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
P54 JRJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2013
- 21,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P54 JRJ Mileage History
- 24/08/2006146,006 mi
- 30/08/2007160,341 mi+14,335 mi
- 12/08/2008175,864 mi+15,523 mi
- 21/09/2009189,471 mi+13,607 mi
- 28/09/2009189,474 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/2010196,510 mi+7,036 mi
- 21/10/2011201,011 mi+4,501 mi
- 31/10/2012204,867 mi+3,856 mi
- 18/09/201321,068 mi-183,799 mi
- 18/09/201321,068 mi
Average of roughly -17,673 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P54 JRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P54 JRJ) between August 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2013 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
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