1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R508 BDU
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/01/1998. Recorded mileage 167,999 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
R508 BDU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2022
- 167,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R508 BDU Mileage History
- 02/12/2021160,664 mi
- 16/12/2022167,999 mi+7,335 mi
Average of roughly 7,069 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R508 BDU 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 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R508 BDU) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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