No, R138 RSS is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R138 RSS?

The MOT for R138 RSS is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 October 2007.

What is the recorded mileage of R138 RSS?

The recorded mileage for R138 RSS is 72,039 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R138 RSS ULEZ compliant?

No, R138 RSS 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 3.9L Petrol · R138 RSS

R138 RSS

1997 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 72,039 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/10/2007
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 72,039 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 3.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/10/2007

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 72,039 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 3947cc

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R138 RSS Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 06/01/2010
72,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes 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

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R138 RSS Mileage History

25/09/200671,666 mi
17/10/200671,670 mi+4 mi
06/01/201072,039 mi+369 mi

Average of roughly 114 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R138 RSS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 03:20

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R138 RSS) between September 2006 and January 2010.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 January 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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