1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R251 AAG
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 198,626 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R251 AAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 198,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
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R251 AAG 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 (R251 AAG) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 25 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
R251 AAG Mileage History
- 01/03/2022195,875 mi
- 26/03/2023196,481 mi+606 mi
- 03/03/2024197,105 mi+624 mi
- 08/03/2025197,523 mi+418 mi
- 23/03/2026198,626 mi+1,103 mi
Average of roughly 678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
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- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
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