1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R626 DNP
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 165,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,000 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
R626 DNP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2023
- 165,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (43 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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R626 DNP Mileage History
- 16/09/200681,248 mi
- 18/08/200785,489 mi+4,241 mi
- 09/09/200890,976 mi+5,487 mi
- 22/08/200995,717 mi+4,741 mi
- 09/09/2010102,525 mi+6,808 mi
- 01/06/2011105,148 mi+2,623 mi
- 22/05/2012108,494 mi+3,346 mi
- 03/06/2013112,002 mi+3,508 mi
- 10/02/2014114,943 mi+2,941 mi
- 12/02/2014114,943 mi
- 05/01/2015121,230 mi+6,287 mi
- 17/01/2015121,281 mi+51 mi
- 16/02/2016132,519 mi+11,238 mi
- 17/02/2016132,649 mi+130 mi
- 23/04/2018146,612 mi+13,963 mi
- 11/05/2018146,630 mi+18 mi
- 11/05/2018146,630 mi
- 29/05/2019151,828 mi+5,198 mi
- 11/06/2019151,850 mi+22 mi
- 11/01/2021159,174 mi+7,324 mi
- 22/10/2021159,282 mi+108 mi
- 22/12/2021159,340 mi+58 mi
- 05/01/2023163,895 mi+4,555 mi
- 05/01/2023163,895 mi
- 19/12/2023165,000 mi+1,105 mi
Average of roughly 4,853 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R626 DNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R626 DNP) between September 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (43 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 100 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 Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight insecure (4.1.2 (c))”.
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