1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R72 TRX
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/12/1997. Recorded mileage 156,165 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,165 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
R72 TRX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 156,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R72 TRX Mileage History
- 23/09/2022148,769 mi
- 02/10/2023151,781 mi+3,012 mi
- 04/10/2024153,409 mi+1,628 mi
- 17/10/2025156,165 mi+2,756 mi
Average of roughly 2,412 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R72 TRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R72 TRX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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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