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C22 JSW

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,137 mi
Last recorded212,137 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 JSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 212,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arches, n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has some rust at various places but not weak

Fail 26 Oct 2025 212,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arches, n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has some rust at various places but not weak

Pass 29 Oct 2024 206,869 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 206,867 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 202,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 189,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 178,427 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 178,427 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 173,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower watts link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 173,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component likely to become detached inner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body component likely to become detached inner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 165,893 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 165,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/step (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear chassis corroded

nearside front and offside front outer tyre walls cut no cords exposed

Pass 22 Dec 2016 163,808 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 162,149 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 159,327 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 157,225 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 154,087 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 154,087 miles

wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 151,380 miles

srs light on

wear in steering box

Pass 29 Jan 2011 147,524 miles

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

both front coil springs top seat corroded

exhaust system corroding in places

fuel pipes heavily corroded toward rear of vehicle

nearside rear brake backplate contaminated possibly by transmission oil

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn heavily on edges

slight movement in nearside rear passenger seat back support

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Jan 2010 143,160 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 132,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 132,306 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 116,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 116,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 102,289 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 102,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside front and offside front shockabsorber lower bushes starting to detereorate

advise stone chip in wind screen just outside zone {a} under 10mm

air bag warning lamp staying on

strongley advise nearside front and offside front brake discs starting to wear thin

strongley advise nearside rear hub seal leaking but not effecting any brake components

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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C22 JSW is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C22 JSW, 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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C22 JSW is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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