1999 Land Rover Discovery 2.5L Diesel · V898 EHC
1999 Land Rover Discovery (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 154,098 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V898 EHC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2024
- 154,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V898 EHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Land Rover Discovery (V898 EHC) between November 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
V898 EHC Mileage History
- 17/11/2021153,526 mi
- 24/11/2022153,961 mi+435 mi
- 30/09/2024154,098 mi+137 mi
Average of roughly 199 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 2 (L318)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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