1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R86 FDV
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/11/1997. Recorded mileage 179,016 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,016 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
R86 FDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 179,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R86 FDV Mileage History
- 09/01/2024177,261 mi
- 05/04/2024177,262 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/2024177,285 mi+23 mi
- 07/09/2024177,285 mi
- 06/09/2025179,016 mi+1,731 mi
Average of roughly 1,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R86 FDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (R86 FDV) between January 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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