1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · P787 LBK
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 198,067 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,067 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
P787 LBK Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2013
- 198,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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P787 LBK Mileage History
- 04/10/2006121,076 mi
- 20/11/2007141,416 mi+20,340 mi
- 21/11/2007141,416 mi
- 26/11/2008148,332 mi+6,916 mi
- 20/10/2009153,607 mi+5,275 mi
- 20/10/2009153,630 mi+23 mi
- 30/09/2010167,662 mi+14,032 mi
- 27/09/2011182,700 mi+15,038 mi
- 26/02/2013198,067 mi+15,367 mi
Average of roughly 12,034 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P787 LBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (P787 LBK) between October 2006 and February 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 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: Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
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