1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P562 FBL
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 157,063 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P562 FBL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 157,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P562 FBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P562 FBL) between July 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”.
P562 FBL Mileage History
- 05/07/2005100,044 mi
- 12/07/2006105,734 mi+5,690 mi
- 09/07/2007111,643 mi+5,909 mi
- 12/07/2008115,015 mi+3,372 mi
- 13/07/2009117,066 mi+2,051 mi
- 16/07/2009117,077 mi+11 mi
- 08/07/2010120,188 mi+3,111 mi
- 01/07/2011122,914 mi+2,726 mi
- 19/06/2012125,782 mi+2,868 mi
- 12/07/2013130,019 mi+4,237 mi
- 22/07/2014133,765 mi+3,746 mi
- 10/07/2015138,286 mi+4,521 mi
- 13/07/2015138,290 mi+4 mi
- 11/07/2016142,004 mi+3,714 mi
- 28/06/2017144,070 mi+2,066 mi
- 30/06/2017144,081 mi+11 mi
- 05/07/2018145,773 mi+1,692 mi
- 03/08/2019148,394 mi+2,621 mi
- 18/02/2025152,222 mi+3,828 mi
- 28/07/2026157,063 mi+4,841 mi
Average of roughly 2,707 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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