1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · R876 EYA
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 186,931 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R876 EYA Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 186,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R876 EYA Mileage History
- 10/10/200694,396 mi
- 03/10/2007103,344 mi+8,948 mi
- 04/10/2007103,344 mi
- 09/10/2008111,571 mi+8,227 mi
- 06/10/2009116,632 mi+5,061 mi
- 22/09/2010125,926 mi+9,294 mi
- 13/09/2011131,635 mi+5,709 mi
- 14/09/2011131,635 mi
- 24/09/2012137,245 mi+5,610 mi
- 26/09/2012137,245 mi
- 08/10/2013141,971 mi+4,726 mi
- 05/09/2014146,183 mi+4,212 mi
- 10/08/2015150,449 mi+4,266 mi
- 11/08/2015150,449 mi
- 12/02/2019150,828 mi+379 mi
- 20/02/2019150,828 mi
- 21/01/2020155,672 mi+4,844 mi
- 31/01/2020155,672 mi
- 12/02/2021162,581 mi+6,909 mi
- 26/02/2021162,675 mi+94 mi
- 24/02/2022167,432 mi+4,757 mi
- 10/03/2022167,435 mi+3 mi
- 21/02/2023175,868 mi+8,433 mi
- 23/02/2023175,868 mi
- 23/02/2024181,971 mi+6,103 mi
- 12/04/2024182,025 mi+54 mi
- 21/03/2025183,245 mi+1,220 mi
- 09/04/2026186,931 mi+3,686 mi
Average of roughly 4,746 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
R876 EYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (R876 EYA) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Oil very low (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Fuel tank insecure Tank cradle excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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