1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S536 APL
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 129,884 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S536 APL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2022
- 129,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S536 APL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S536 APL) between July 2005 and July 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
S536 APL Mileage History
- 11/07/200579,901 mi
- 31/08/200684,959 mi+5,058 mi
- 24/08/200788,616 mi+3,657 mi
- 28/08/200893,452 mi+4,836 mi
- 05/09/200893,490 mi+38 mi
- 24/08/200998,316 mi+4,826 mi
- 11/12/201099,159 mi+843 mi
- 29/11/2011100,278 mi+1,119 mi
- 18/01/2013103,572 mi+3,294 mi
- 10/01/201415,921 mi-87,651 mi
- 02/02/2015109,966 mi+94,045 mi
- 28/07/2016117,327 mi+7,361 mi
- 02/09/201722,573 mi-94,754 mi
- 29/07/2022129,884 mi+107,311 mi
Average of roughly 2,932 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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