The road tax status for S983 JFX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S983 JFX?

The MOT for S983 JFX is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S983 JFX?

The recorded mileage for S983 JFX is 191,202 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S983 JFX ULEZ compliant?

No, S983 JFX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · S983 JFX

S983 JFX

1998 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/08/1998. Recorded mileage 191,202 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 11/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 191,202 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 11/09/2026

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Mileage: 191,202 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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S983 JFX Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
191,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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S983 JFX Mileage History

10/11/200589,670 mi
10/11/200589,670 mi
06/11/200699,149 mi+9,479 mi
07/11/2007108,455 mi+9,306 mi
07/11/2008118,137 mi+9,682 mi
07/11/2008118,137 mi
11/11/2009122,793 mi+4,656 mi
18/11/2009122,847 mi+54 mi
28/10/2010125,425 mi+2,578 mi
03/11/2010125,470 mi+45 mi
14/11/2011128,438 mi+2,968 mi
18/11/2011128,543 mi+105 mi
24/10/2012131,810 mi+3,267 mi
24/10/2012131,810 mi
29/01/2014131,000 mi-810 mi
30/12/2014147,798 mi+16,798 mi
02/02/2016154,464 mi+6,666 mi
17/06/2016157,042 mi+2,578 mi
16/06/2017166,055 mi+9,013 mi
20/11/2018166,091 mi+36 mi
23/11/2018133,091 mi-33,000 mi
18/10/2019169,204 mi+36,113 mi
21/10/2019169,234 mi+30 mi
26/09/2020172,723 mi+3,489 mi
03/10/2020172,801 mi+78 mi
25/09/2021176,380 mi+3,579 mi
30/09/2022180,029 mi+3,649 mi
07/10/2022180,107 mi+78 mi
06/10/2023183,621 mi+3,514 mi
28/09/2024187,696 mi+4,075 mi
13/09/2025191,202 mi+3,506 mi

Average of roughly 5,117 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

S983 JFX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 17:13

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Discovery (S983 JFX) between November 2005 and September 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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 (24 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 62 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))”.

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