Yes, R486 BDU is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R486 BDU?

The MOT for R486 BDU is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R486 BDU?

The recorded mileage for R486 BDU is 57,746 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R486 BDU ULEZ compliant?

No, R486 BDU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1998 Land Rover Discovery 4.0L Petrol · R486 BDU

R486 BDU

1998 Land Rover Discovery (4.0L, petrol). First registered 14/01/1998. Recorded mileage 57,746 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/10/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 57,746 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/10/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/02/2027

Mileage: 57,746 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 3950cc

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R486 BDU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
57,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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R486 BDU Mileage History

28/09/202254,168 mi
28/09/202254,168 mi
02/10/202355,185 mi+1,017 mi
05/10/202456,165 mi+980 mi
30/09/202557,746 mi+1,581 mi

Average of roughly 1,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R486 BDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 02:01

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R486 BDU) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

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