1999 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · V358 ABW
1999 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 168,322 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V358 ABW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 168,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V358 ABW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Discovery (V358 ABW) between November 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
V358 ABW Mileage History
- 22/11/2021167,458 mi
- 07/12/2021167,467 mi+9 mi
- 12/01/2023168,024 mi+557 mi
- 19/08/2024168,322 mi+298 mi
Average of roughly 315 miles per year across 4 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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