1997 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · R387 BAC
1997 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 15/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,084 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3947cc
R387 BAC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 76,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R387 BAC Mileage History
- 27/06/202472,182 mi
- 16/07/202575,176 mi+2,994 mi
- 07/08/202676,084 mi+908 mi
Average of roughly 1,849 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R387 BAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R387 BAC) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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