1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R166 DNW
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 181,011 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,011 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
R166 DNW Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 181,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 17 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R166 DNW Mileage History
- 22/11/2005101,512 mi
- 30/11/2006109,502 mi+7,990 mi
- 07/12/2006109,522 mi+20 mi
- 05/12/2007114,128 mi+4,606 mi
- 05/12/2007114,130 mi+2 mi
- 04/12/2008121,328 mi+7,198 mi
- 18/12/2008121,399 mi+71 mi
- 04/12/2009126,361 mi+4,962 mi
- 08/12/2009126,446 mi+85 mi
- 17/12/2010135,248 mi+8,802 mi
- 07/03/2011135,358 mi+110 mi
- 09/03/2011135,358 mi
- 02/03/2012142,946 mi+7,588 mi
- 12/03/2012142,946 mi
- 19/03/2013149,973 mi+7,027 mi
- 29/03/2013149,978 mi+5 mi
- 18/04/201415,568 mi-134,410 mi
- 27/03/2015159,680 mi+144,112 mi
- 14/04/2016163,974 mi+4,294 mi
- 21/05/2016164,071 mi+97 mi
- 18/05/2017166,585 mi+2,514 mi
- 23/05/2017166,619 mi+34 mi
- 17/05/2018169,630 mi+3,011 mi
- 30/05/2018169,646 mi+16 mi
- 12/05/2021171,809 mi+2,163 mi
- 12/05/2021171,809 mi
- 13/04/2022173,479 mi+1,670 mi
- 21/04/2022173,482 mi+3 mi
- 27/04/2023175,106 mi+1,624 mi
- 05/05/2023175,143 mi+37 mi
- 03/05/2024177,529 mi+2,386 mi
- 13/05/2024177,560 mi+31 mi
- 24/04/2025179,496 mi+1,936 mi
- 30/04/2025179,518 mi+22 mi
- 12/05/2026181,007 mi+1,489 mi
- 13/05/2026181,011 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,884 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R166 DNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R166 DNW) between November 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 17 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 17 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (43 issues), Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”.
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