1998 Land Rover Discovery 3.9L Petrol · R510 BDU
1998 Land Rover Discovery (3.9L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 54,436 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/12/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3947cc
R510 BDU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2021
- 54,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R510 BDU Mileage History
- 20/12/202154,435 mi
- 24/12/202154,436 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R510 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 (R510 BDU) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 December 2021 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel a”.
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