1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R435 ADU
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 149,823 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/10/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,823 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
R435 ADU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 149,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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R435 ADU Mileage History
- 19/08/2022146,812 mi
- 19/08/2022146,812 mi
- 24/05/2024149,823 mi+3,011 mi
Average of roughly 1,707 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R435 ADU 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 (R435 ADU) between August 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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