1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R856 BDC
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 81,890 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,890 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
R856 BDC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 81,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R856 BDC Mileage History
- 14/02/202271,357 mi
- 16/02/202377,701 mi+6,344 mi
- 24/11/202381,890 mi+4,189 mi
Average of roughly 5,938 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R856 BDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R856 BDC) between February 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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