1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R288 ADL
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 183,134 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/11/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,134 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
R288 ADL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2021
- 183,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R288 ADL Mileage History
- 31/10/200672,005 mi
- 15/10/200787,368 mi+15,363 mi
- 29/10/2008103,636 mi+16,268 mi
- 31/10/2008103,641 mi+5 mi
- 02/11/2009118,609 mi+14,968 mi
- 02/11/2009118,609 mi
- 02/11/2010126,822 mi+8,213 mi
- 02/11/2010126,822 mi
- 01/11/2011135,541 mi+8,719 mi
- 03/11/2011135,541 mi
- 02/11/2012144,289 mi+8,748 mi
- 02/11/2012144,289 mi
- 19/09/2013148,909 mi+4,620 mi
- 23/09/2013148,909 mi
- 10/09/2014152,088 mi+3,179 mi
- 11/09/2014152,093 mi+5 mi
- 07/09/2015156,397 mi+4,304 mi
- 15/09/2015156,400 mi+3 mi
- 19/09/2016159,902 mi+3,502 mi
- 05/09/2017162,912 mi+3,010 mi
- 06/09/2017162,931 mi+19 mi
- 12/09/2018165,326 mi+2,395 mi
- 19/08/2019167,873 mi+2,547 mi
- 20/08/2019167,873 mi
- 13/08/2020181,261 mi+13,388 mi
- 10/08/2021183,134 mi+1,873 mi
Average of roughly 7,521 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R288 ADL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R288 ADL) between October 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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