1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S76 KMJ
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 88,626 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S76 KMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 88,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S76 KMJ 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 (S76 KMJ) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S76 KMJ Mileage History
- 15/09/202371,376 mi
- 15/09/202371,384 mi+8 mi
- 10/09/202477,297 mi+5,913 mi
- 10/09/202477,297 mi
- 18/12/202588,626 mi+11,329 mi
Average of roughly 7,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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