1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S794 BDP
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 180,498 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S794 BDP Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 180,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S794 BDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S794 BDP) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)”.
S794 BDP Mileage History
- 03/03/200687,705 mi
- 15/03/200797,548 mi+9,843 mi
- 15/03/200797,549 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/2008107,302 mi+9,753 mi
- 25/03/2008107,554 mi+252 mi
- 25/02/2009116,065 mi+8,511 mi
- 25/02/2009116,065 mi
- 22/03/2010126,801 mi+10,736 mi
- 31/03/2010127,023 mi+222 mi
- 18/02/2011137,316 mi+10,293 mi
- 19/02/2011137,316 mi
- 02/03/2012147,917 mi+10,601 mi
- 06/03/2012147,917 mi
- 08/03/2013153,502 mi+5,585 mi
- 13/03/2013153,502 mi
- 13/02/2014158,504 mi+5,002 mi
- 03/05/2014158,988 mi+484 mi
- 30/04/2015160,791 mi+1,803 mi
- 06/05/2015160,793 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/2016162,297 mi+1,504 mi
- 17/06/2016162,320 mi+23 mi
- 17/06/2016162,320 mi
- 23/06/2017164,171 mi+1,851 mi
- 28/06/2017164,171 mi
- 25/06/2018168,852 mi+4,681 mi
- 25/06/2018168,852 mi
- 28/06/2019171,245 mi+2,393 mi
- 03/08/2020172,403 mi+1,158 mi
- 31/07/2021174,410 mi+2,007 mi
- 13/08/2022175,508 mi+1,098 mi
- 10/06/2023176,528 mi+1,020 mi
- 10/01/2025178,338 mi+1,810 mi
- 10/01/2026180,498 mi+2,160 mi
Average of roughly 4,673 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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