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481 TD

1998 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,994 mi
Last recorded50,994 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 TD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 50,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,898 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,541 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,085 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,338 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,137 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,400 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,626 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,859 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,007 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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481 TD is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 481 TD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 481 TD?

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What year was 481 TD registered?

481 TD is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is 481 TD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 481 TD shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 481 TD have outstanding finance?

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