No, R554 BAC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R554 BAC?

The MOT for R554 BAC is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R554 BAC?

The recorded mileage for R554 BAC is 126,569 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R554 BAC ULEZ compliant?

No, R554 BAC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R554 BAC

R554 BAC

1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 126,569 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 17 Oct 2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 126,569 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 17 Oct 2025View ↓

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

1997

Engine

2495cc

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R554 BAC Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2024
126,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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R554 BAC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 02:44

MOT Analysis

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R554 BAC) between March 2006 and October 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 19 October 2024 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: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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: “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.

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R554 BAC Mileage History

10/03/2006120,932 mi
05/03/2007128,740 mi+7,808 mi
24/04/2008139,468 mi+10,728 mi
19/05/2008139,778 mi+310 mi
18/06/2009144,527 mi+4,749 mi
25/06/2009144,572 mi+45 mi
19/06/2010150,475 mi+5,903 mi
02/07/2010150,512 mi+37 mi
23/07/2011157,510 mi+6,998 mi
25/07/2011157,510 mi
21/09/2012164,967 mi+7,457 mi
26/09/2012165,025 mi+58 mi
19/09/2013169,091 mi+4,066 mi
22/10/2013169,115 mi+24 mi
22/10/2013169,445 mi+330 mi
23/10/2014175,270 mi+5,825 mi
29/09/2015180,786 mi+5,516 mi
31/10/2016183,773 mi+2,987 mi
30/10/2017183,900 mi+127 mi
20/06/2019184,377 mi+477 mi
20/06/2019184,377 mi
18/12/2020192,129 mi+7,752 mi
19/12/2020192,130 mi+1 mi
24/01/2022195,275 mi+3,145 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 303 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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