1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R212 GCL
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 109,825 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,825 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
R212 GCL Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 109,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R212 GCL Mileage History
- 12/02/20071 mi
- 11/03/20087,299 mi+7,298 mi
- 18/03/200917,291 mi+9,992 mi
- 15/04/201031,275 mi+13,984 mi
- 19/04/201031,538 mi+263 mi
- 05/04/201141,648 mi+10,110 mi
- 23/04/201246,547 mi+4,899 mi
- 28/03/201349,974 mi+3,427 mi
- 07/05/201454,735 mi+4,761 mi
- 07/05/201454,735 mi
- 28/05/201559,449 mi+4,714 mi
- 19/05/201664,282 mi+4,833 mi
- 10/06/201770,767 mi+6,485 mi
- 06/06/201878,345 mi+7,578 mi
- 08/06/201878,407 mi+62 mi
- 15/06/201984,181 mi+5,774 mi
- 26/06/201984,255 mi+74 mi
- 16/12/202090,332 mi+6,077 mi
- 11/03/202294,797 mi+4,465 mi
- 16/03/202294,832 mi+35 mi
- 03/05/202399,327 mi+4,495 mi
- 03/05/202399,327 mi
- 09/05/2024102,600 mi+3,273 mi
- 29/05/2024102,651 mi+51 mi
- 23/05/2025105,961 mi+3,310 mi
- 03/06/2025105,996 mi+35 mi
- 25/06/2026109,737 mi+3,741 mi
- 06/07/2026109,825 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 5,663 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
R212 GCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R212 GCL) between February 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Lighting (39 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Windscreen (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 122 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 Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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