1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R723 CNT
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 73,146 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R723 CNT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 73,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R723 CNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R723 CNT) between December 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
R723 CNT Mileage History
- 10/12/200543,293 mi
- 09/12/200644,352 mi+1,059 mi
- 08/12/200745,657 mi+1,305 mi
- 06/12/200846,342 mi+685 mi
- 05/12/200948,118 mi+1,776 mi
- 04/12/201049,418 mi+1,300 mi
- 03/12/201150,547 mi+1,129 mi
- 08/12/201251,652 mi+1,105 mi
- 07/12/201352,847 mi+1,195 mi
- 29/11/201453,625 mi+778 mi
- 05/12/201555,026 mi+1,401 mi
- 05/12/201555,026 mi
- 03/12/201657,661 mi+2,635 mi
- 11/12/201759,818 mi+2,157 mi
- 08/12/201862,214 mi+2,396 mi
- 08/12/201862,214 mi
- 04/12/201963,955 mi+1,741 mi
- 07/12/202065,437 mi+1,482 mi
- 06/12/202167,068 mi+1,631 mi
- 07/12/202268,855 mi+1,787 mi
- 08/12/202370,855 mi+2,000 mi
- 17/12/202471,794 mi+939 mi
- 12/12/202573,146 mi+1,352 mi
Average of roughly 1,492 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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