1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R230 DNM
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 124,896 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R230 DNM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 124,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R230 DNM 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 (R230 DNM) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both top rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))”.
R230 DNM Mileage History
- 04/10/2023114,093 mi
- 25/09/2024121,296 mi+7,203 mi
- 09/10/2024121,316 mi+20 mi
- 06/10/2025124,849 mi+3,533 mi
- 14/11/2025124,896 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 5,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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