1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R187 BOO
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 116,677 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
R187 BOO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 116,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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R187 BOO Mileage History
- 11/11/202196,359 mi
- 10/11/2022108,263 mi+11,904 mi
- 10/11/2022108,263 mi
- 29/05/2026116,677 mi+8,414 mi
Average of roughly 4,471 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R187 BOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R187 BOO) between November 2021 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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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