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D26 CAG

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,645 mi
Last recorded149,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 CAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 149,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 148,880 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 146,984 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 142,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 139,813 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 137,564 miles

Propshaft rubber badly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2014 135,032 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 126,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 122,920 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 118,050 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 113,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 108,721 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 103,260 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,008 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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D26 CAG is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 D26 CAG, 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 D26 CAG?

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What year was D26 CAG registered?

D26 CAG is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is D26 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 CAG shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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