1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R657 ACK
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 191,088 miles. MOT valid until 17/09/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,088 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
R657 ACK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 191,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R657 ACK Mileage History
- 25/02/2022180,986 mi
- 07/07/2023181,268 mi+282 mi
- 19/09/2025191,088 mi+9,820 mi
Average of roughly 2,835 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R657 ACK 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 (R657 ACK) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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