1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S221 ABW
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/08/1998. Recorded mileage 203,105 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,105 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
S221 ABW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2022
- 203,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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S221 ABW Mileage History
- 23/09/2021196,812 mi
- 13/09/2022203,102 mi+6,290 mi
- 22/09/2022203,105 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,316 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S221 ABW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S221 ABW) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 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: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
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