1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R158 BAK
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 178,904 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R158 BAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
- 178,904 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.
R158 BAK 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 (R158 BAK) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R158 BAK Mileage History
- 23/02/2023164,080 mi
- 15/02/2024169,647 mi+5,567 mi
- 23/02/2024169,791 mi+144 mi
- 11/02/2025177,958 mi+8,167 mi
- 21/02/2025178,904 mi+946 mi
Average of roughly 7,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
Inner front wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are highly prone to corrosion. The aluminium body panels hide steel underneath that rots badly.
- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
The 300TDi is an interference engine and timing belt failure causes valve-to-piston contact and catastrophic engine damage. Some belts have failed as early as 40,000 miles.
- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
Blocked sunroof drain tubes cause water to pour into the cabin, damaging electrics and causing rust. The headlining sags on later (1994+) models.
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