1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R498 BOF
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 136,996 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,996 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
R498 BOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 136,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R498 BOF Mileage History
- 18/10/2022125,628 mi
- 17/11/2023129,391 mi+3,763 mi
- 19/12/2024133,875 mi+4,484 mi
- 09/02/2026136,994 mi+3,119 mi
- 18/02/2026136,996 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R498 BOF 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 (R498 BOF) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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