1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S398 AWV
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 229,898 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S398 AWV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 229,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S398 AWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S398 AWV) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
S398 AWV Mileage History
- 09/02/2022227,057 mi
- 04/05/2023229,898 mi+2,841 mi
Average of roughly 2,310 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 1 (LSE)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
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- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
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