1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R130 BAY
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 172,412 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R130 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 172,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R130 BAY Mileage History
- 17/12/2021169,799 mi
- 22/12/2022170,152 mi+353 mi
- 21/12/2023170,603 mi+451 mi
- 19/12/2024171,574 mi+971 mi
- 22/12/2025172,412 mi+838 mi
Average of roughly 651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R130 BAY 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 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R130 BAY) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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