1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S520 CGJ
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 188,753 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S520 CGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 188,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S520 CGJ 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 (S520 CGJ) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 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: Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced b”; “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
S520 CGJ Mileage History
- 05/07/2022182,690 mi
- 29/06/2023185,809 mi+3,119 mi
- 29/06/2023185,809 mi
- 26/06/2024188,750 mi+2,941 mi
- 27/06/2024188,753 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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