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1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R692 ADU

R692 ADU

1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/10/1997. Recorded mileage 174,848 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/05/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
174,848 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/05/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2495cc

R692 ADU Key Findings

  • 31 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2023
  • 174,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 13 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (73 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R692 ADU Mileage History

  1. 06/03/2006117,386 mi
  2. 07/03/2006117,387 mi+1 mi
  3. 21/02/2007123,551 mi+6,164 mi
  4. 12/02/2008132,079 mi+8,528 mi
  5. 18/02/2009137,757 mi+5,678 mi
  6. 11/02/2010143,884 mi+6,127 mi
  7. 15/02/2010143,889 mi+5 mi
  8. 08/02/2011152,917 mi+9,028 mi
  9. 07/02/2012158,187 mi+5,270 mi
  10. 17/02/2012158,217 mi+30 mi
  11. 07/02/2013160,686 mi+2,469 mi
  12. 01/03/201464,993 mi-95,693 mi
  13. 01/03/201464,993 mi
  14. 11/02/2015166,820 mi+101,827 mi
  15. 14/02/2015166,821 mi+1 mi
  16. 16/02/2016168,251 mi+1,430 mi
  17. 24/02/2016168,253 mi+2 mi
  18. 15/02/2017169,788 mi+1,535 mi
  19. 17/03/2017169,790 mi+2 mi
  20. 28/02/2018171,050 mi+1,260 mi
  21. 09/03/2018171,050 mi
  22. 12/03/2019171,901 mi+851 mi
  23. 29/04/2019171,902 mi+1 mi
  24. 03/03/2020172,231 mi+329 mi
  25. 16/04/2020172,233 mi+2 mi
  26. 30/03/2021173,086 mi+853 mi
  27. 21/04/2021173,095 mi+9 mi
  28. 06/05/2022173,936 mi+841 mi
  29. 16/05/2022173,936 mi
  30. 27/04/2023174,847 mi+911 mi
  31. 28/04/2023174,848 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 3,352 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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

R692 ADU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R692 ADU) between March 2006 and April 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 28 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (73 issues), Bodywork (24 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 137 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 Front Suspension arm insecurely attached axel lower arm bush securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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