1997 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · R781 BAC
1997 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 113,719 miles. MOT valid until 06/08/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3947cc
R781 BAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 113,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R781 BAC Mileage History
- 29/11/2023113,653 mi
- 05/12/2023113,653 mi
- 05/12/2024113,684 mi+31 mi
- 08/08/2026113,719 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R781 BAC 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 (R781 BAC) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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