1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S52 VWJ
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 176,157 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S52 VWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 176,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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S52 VWJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S52 VWJ) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S52 VWJ Mileage History
- 17/10/2023160,885 mi
- 20/10/2023160,889 mi+4 mi
- 13/01/2025173,797 mi+12,908 mi
- 15/01/2025173,802 mi+5 mi
- 25/03/2026176,157 mi+2,355 mi
Average of roughly 6,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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