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1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R5 POF

R5 POF

1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/05/1998. Recorded mileage 170,605 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/10/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

R5 POF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
  • 170,605 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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R5 POF Mileage History

  1. 05/10/2022167,174 mi
  2. 05/10/2022167,174 mi
  3. 02/10/2023169,115 mi+1,941 mi
  4. 21/10/2024170,605 mi+1,490 mi
  5. 21/10/2024170,605 mi

Average of roughly 1,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R5 POF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (R5 POF) between October 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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