1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R861 HMA
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/03/1998. Recorded mileage 182,375 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,375 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
R861 HMA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 182,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R861 HMA Mileage History
- 11/01/200697,456 mi
- 18/01/200697,456 mi
- 10/01/2007101,739 mi+4,283 mi
- 14/02/2008109,247 mi+7,508 mi
- 17/02/2009117,552 mi+8,305 mi
- 19/02/2009117,577 mi+25 mi
- 07/04/2010118,931 mi+1,354 mi
- 09/04/2010118,956 mi+25 mi
- 24/05/2011121,487 mi+2,531 mi
- 31/05/2011121,521 mi+34 mi
- 07/06/2012126,597 mi+5,076 mi
- 07/06/2012126,597 mi
- 27/06/2013130,083 mi+3,486 mi
- 24/07/2014134,025 mi+3,942 mi
- 24/07/2014134,025 mi
- 29/07/2015141,767 mi+7,742 mi
- 20/12/2016148,772 mi+7,005 mi
- 02/01/2018152,958 mi+4,186 mi
- 20/12/2018156,805 mi+3,847 mi
- 22/12/2018156,805 mi
- 10/12/2019160,295 mi+3,490 mi
- 03/02/2021167,680 mi+7,385 mi
- 31/01/2022175,532 mi+7,852 mi
- 31/01/2022175,532 mi
- 09/03/2023178,813 mi+3,281 mi
- 21/03/2024182,375 mi+3,562 mi
Average of roughly 4,668 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R861 HMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R861 HMA) between January 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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