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BAZ 8356

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

247,886 mi
Last recorded247,886 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 8356
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 247,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 241,382 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 234,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 228,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 220,170 miles

Offside Front inner wing has some corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 213,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 204,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 192,907 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 192,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 181,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 169,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,866 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 147,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 135,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 112,035 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 101,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 85,269 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,424 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,507 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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BAZ 8356 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 BAZ 8356, 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 BAZ 8356 registered?

BAZ 8356 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is BAZ 8356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 8356 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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