1999 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · T278 GUA
1999 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 255,252 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T278 GUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 255,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T278 GUA 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 (T278 GUA) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
T278 GUA Mileage History
- 01/02/2024247,219 mi
- 09/02/2024247,242 mi+23 mi
- 11/02/2025251,991 mi+4,749 mi
- 11/02/2025251,991 mi
- 09/02/2026255,252 mi+3,261 mi
Average of roughly 3,971 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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