1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S858 BMV
1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 212,967 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S858 BMV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2022
- 212,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S858 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S858 BMV) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Too mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
S858 BMV Mileage History
- 08/04/2022212,960 mi
- 11/04/2022212,967 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 865 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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