1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S243 CRE
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/08/1998. Recorded mileage 167,136 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,136 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
S243 CRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 167,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S243 CRE Mileage History
- 17/01/2023159,685 mi
- 06/09/2024164,485 mi+4,800 mi
- 26/08/2025165,829 mi+1,344 mi
- 29/08/2025165,838 mi+9 mi
- 25/08/2026167,136 mi+1,298 mi
Average of roughly 2,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S243 CRE 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 (S243 CRE) between January 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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