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1999 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S244 BHJ

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/08/2026
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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S244 BHJ Mileage History

  1. 19/08/2024220,252 mi
  2. 19/08/2024220,252 mi
  3. 19/08/2025222,029 mi+1,777 mi
  4. 21/08/2025222,029 mi
  5. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 03:44
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 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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