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1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R438 AOB

R438 AOB

1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/02/1998. Recorded mileage 204,403 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

R438 AOB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
  • 204,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R438 AOB Mileage History

  1. 12/04/2023195,358 mi
  2. 30/04/2024199,994 mi+4,636 mi
  3. 21/05/2024200,046 mi+52 mi
  4. 21/05/2025204,326 mi+4,280 mi
  5. 30/05/2025204,403 mi+77 mi

Average of roughly 4,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R438 AOB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 21 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R438 AOB) between April 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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