1999 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S244 BHJ
1999 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 223,493 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 2495cc
S244 BHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 223,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S244 BHJ Mileage History
- 19/08/2024220,252 mi
- 19/08/2024220,252 mi
- 19/08/2025222,029 mi+1,777 mi
- 21/08/2025222,029 mi
- 26/08/2026223,493 mi+1,464 mi
Average of roughly 1,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S244 BHJ MOT History
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 1999 Land Rover Discovery (S244 BHJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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