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1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S453 CDV

S453 CDV

1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/12/1998. Recorded mileage 194,186 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

S453 CDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
  • 194,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 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
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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S453 CDV Mileage History

  1. 25/03/2024199,442 mi
  2. 16/04/2024193,445 mi-5,997 mi
  3. 14/05/2025194,105 mi+660 mi
  4. 05/07/2025194,181 mi+76 mi
  5. 12/07/2025194,186 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly -4,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S453 CDV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 Jul 2026, 02:00
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 (S453 CDV) between March 2024 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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