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D10 YEH

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,740 mi
Last recorded176,740 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 YEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 176,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 168,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 159,981 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 159,976 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible AND REAR (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 154,004 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 153,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 147,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 140,605 miles

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

rear propshaft donut slighty cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2020 140,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear propshaft donut slighty cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,284 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 116,969 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 112,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,537 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,338 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shockabsorber top rubber bushes are showing signs of deterioration

engine has oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,898 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear shockabsorber top rubber bushes are showing signs of deterioration

engine has oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,441 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,004 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,727 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 63,345 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,772 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 57,733 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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D10 YEH is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D10 YEH, 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 D10 YEH registered?

D10 YEH is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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