1998 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · R838 LCD
1998 Land Rover Range Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 169,537 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2497cc
R838 LCD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2013
- 169,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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R838 LCD Mileage History
- 12/06/2006119,373 mi
- 06/06/2007132,072 mi+12,699 mi
- 18/06/2007132,265 mi+193 mi
- 20/06/2008146,183 mi+13,918 mi
- 26/06/2008146,246 mi+63 mi
- 11/06/2009153,101 mi+6,855 mi
- 11/06/2009153,101 mi
- 07/06/2010158,189 mi+5,088 mi
- 11/06/2010158,203 mi+14 mi
- 30/06/2011163,355 mi+5,152 mi
- 19/06/2012167,099 mi+3,744 mi
- 02/08/2013169,537 mi+2,438 mi
Average of roughly 7,026 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R838 LCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Range Rover (R838 LCD) between June 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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