1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S415 AYA
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 126,946 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S415 AYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/02/2025
- 126,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S415 AYA 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 (S415 AYA) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S415 AYA Mileage History
- 27/01/2023123,867 mi
- 01/02/2023123,868 mi+1 mi
- 30/01/2024126,649 mi+2,781 mi
- 02/02/2024126,652 mi+3 mi
- 05/02/2025126,946 mi+294 mi
Average of roughly 1,520 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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- Bodywork and Structural RustSerious
Inner front wings, wheel arches, sills, footwells and boot floor are highly prone to corrosion. The aluminium body panels hide steel underneath that rots badly.
- 300TDi Timing Belt FailureSerious
The 300TDi is an interference engine and timing belt failure causes valve-to-piston contact and catastrophic engine damage. Some belts have failed as early as 40,000 miles.
- Sunroof Leaks and Headlining SagModerate
Blocked sunroof drain tubes cause water to pour into the cabin, damaging electrics and causing rust. The headlining sags on later (1994+) models.
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