1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R133 BAC
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 112,124 miles. MOT valid until 07/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,124 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
R133 BAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 112,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R133 BAC Mileage History
- 25/03/202299,486 mi
- 25/03/2023103,180 mi+3,694 mi
- 27/03/2024105,842 mi+2,662 mi
- 09/05/2025108,078 mi+2,236 mi
- 25/04/2026112,124 mi+4,046 mi
Average of roughly 3,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R133 BAC 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 (R133 BAC) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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