1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R274 HUH
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1998. Recorded mileage 231,057 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R274 HUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2024
- 231,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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R274 HUH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R274 HUH) between July 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R274 HUH Mileage History
- 21/07/2022221,944 mi
- 22/07/2022221,968 mi+24 mi
- 22/11/2023227,574 mi+5,606 mi
- 28/11/2023227,578 mi+4 mi
- 13/11/2024231,057 mi+3,479 mi
Average of roughly 3,934 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: Poor
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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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