1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R554 BAC
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 126,569 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,569 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R554 BAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2024
- 126,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R554 BAC Mileage History
- 24/01/2022195,275 mi
- 24/01/2022195,275 mi
- 20/01/2023120,804 mi-74,471 mi
- 19/10/2024126,569 mi+5,765 mi
Average of roughly -25,126 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R554 BAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R554 BAC) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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