1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R873 ERW
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 May 1998. Recorded mileage 116,310 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R873 ERW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 116,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R873 ERW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R873 ERW) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
R873 ERW Mileage History
- 30/06/200656,655 mi
- 02/07/200760,851 mi+4,196 mi
- 03/12/200862,711 mi+1,860 mi
- 02/09/201066,414 mi+3,703 mi
- 27/08/201171,881 mi+5,467 mi
- 23/08/201275,617 mi+3,736 mi
- 21/08/201379,003 mi+3,386 mi
- 13/08/201481,450 mi+2,447 mi
- 12/08/201584,546 mi+3,096 mi
- 23/08/201688,426 mi+3,880 mi
- 15/08/201791,811 mi+3,385 mi
- 13/08/201895,499 mi+3,688 mi
- 15/08/201999,250 mi+3,751 mi
- 01/10/2020100,912 mi+1,662 mi
- 27/09/2021102,602 mi+1,690 mi
- 10/10/2022104,222 mi+1,620 mi
- 26/09/2023106,225 mi+2,003 mi
- 20/08/2025108,337 mi+2,112 mi
- 20/08/2025108,337 mi
- 01/09/2026116,285 mi+7,948 mi
- 08/09/2026116,310 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 2,954 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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