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A4 GMS

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,754 mi
Last recorded119,754 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,754 miles

Fuel tank mounting badly rusted .

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake performance only just meets requirements .

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,767 miles

Fuel filler neck pipe cracked .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 114,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 112,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle ball joint top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,910 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle top ball joint boot perished

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

body corrosion

rear top differential radius arm ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 21 Apr 2018 103,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,099 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

over sills fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

misting of oil on offside swivel seal

over sills fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,365 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,002 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,959 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,943 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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A4 GMS is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A4 GMS, 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.

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What year was A4 GMS registered?

A4 GMS is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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