1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S208 AFB
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 114,572 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,572 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
S208 AFB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2008
- 114,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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S208 AFB Mileage History
- 20/09/2006107,171 mi
- 20/09/2006107,171 mi
- 05/03/2008114,572 mi+7,401 mi
- 13/03/2008114,572 mi
Average of roughly 5,008 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S208 AFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S208 AFB) between September 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2008 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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