1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R808 AVF
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 152,491 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R808 AVF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 152,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R808 AVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R808 AVF) between June 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
R808 AVF Mileage History
- 14/06/200687,290 mi
- 14/06/200687,290 mi
- 04/07/200793,875 mi+6,585 mi
- 17/07/200899,455 mi+5,580 mi
- 17/07/200899,472 mi+17 mi
- 19/09/2009104,050 mi+4,578 mi
- 13/09/2010107,021 mi+2,971 mi
- 12/09/2011110,194 mi+3,173 mi
- 08/09/2012112,556 mi+2,362 mi
- 14/09/2013114,759 mi+2,203 mi
- 10/10/2014120,217 mi+5,458 mi
- 23/10/2015121,159 mi+942 mi
- 04/12/2015121,194 mi+35 mi
- 09/12/2015121,229 mi+35 mi
- 09/12/2016122,375 mi+1,146 mi
- 20/12/2017126,859 mi+4,484 mi
- 19/12/2018128,916 mi+2,057 mi
- 27/11/2019133,305 mi+4,389 mi
- 16/12/2020138,094 mi+4,789 mi
- 17/12/2021142,044 mi+3,950 mi
- 05/12/2022146,163 mi+4,119 mi
- 16/12/2023149,344 mi+3,181 mi
- 14/12/2024151,673 mi+2,329 mi
- 14/12/2024151,673 mi
- 28/03/2026152,491 mi+818 mi
Average of roughly 3,295 miles per year across 25 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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