1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S694 AFF
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 168,411 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S694 AFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2024
- 168,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S694 AFF 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 (S694 AFF) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Seat belt buckle missing both rear receivers (7.1.2 (d))”; “Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S694 AFF Mileage History
- 22/11/2022163,581 mi
- 19/12/2022163,593 mi+12 mi
- 20/12/2023169,983 mi+6,390 mi
- 05/12/2024168,411 mi-1,572 mi
- 05/12/2024168,411 mi
Average of roughly 2,372 miles per year across 5 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: 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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