1997 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S132 AUP
1997 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 287,604 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 287,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S132 AUP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2022
- 287,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S132 AUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Land Rover Discovery (S132 AUP) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S132 AUP Mileage History
- 08/11/2021269,832 km
- 07/11/2022287,604 mi
Average of roughly 17,844 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
Inner front wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are highly prone to corrosion. The aluminium body panels hide steel underneath that rots badly.
- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
The 300TDi is an interference engine and timing belt failure causes valve-to-piston contact and catastrophic engine damage. Some belts have failed as early as 40,000 miles.
- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
Blocked sunroof drain tubes cause water to pour into the cabin, damaging electrics and causing rust. The headlining sags on later (1994+) models.
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