1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R66 JCM
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 148,328 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/07/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,328 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
R66 JCM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2015
- 148,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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R66 JCM Mileage History
- 10/10/200579,591 mi
- 11/10/200579,591 mi
- 28/10/200689,215 mi+9,624 mi
- 31/10/200689,215 mi
- 15/03/200898,130 mi+8,915 mi
- 27/02/2009116,193 mi+18,063 mi
- 12/03/2009116,209 mi+16 mi
- 25/09/2010128,100 mi+11,891 mi
- 20/09/2011134,439 mi+6,339 mi
- 15/09/2012138,644 mi+4,205 mi
- 15/09/2012138,644 mi
- 02/07/2013143,838 mi+5,194 mi
- 22/07/2013144,086 mi+248 mi
- 30/06/2014148,074 mi+3,988 mi
- 02/07/2014148,121 mi+47 mi
- 25/06/2015148,328 mi+207 mi
Average of roughly 7,082 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
R66 JCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R66 JCM) between October 2005 and June 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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