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E5 LXB

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,530 mi
Last recorded167,530 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 LXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 167,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 164,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt clasp incomplete but working

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 162,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 161,544 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 161,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wing / engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by / outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / by tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( front of tie rod ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by / outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / front of tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of wheelarch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of wheelarch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tailgate door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both bump stops missing

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper bush in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2018 157,521 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres and offside rear worn

rear indicator lens condition

Fail 9 May 2018 157,439 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear upper arches (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front centre and rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres and offside rear worn

rear indicator lens condition

Pass 15 May 2017 151,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 145,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis is corroded and has had several repairs

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 145,270 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis is corroded and has had several repairs

emmisions not tested due to exhaust leak

engine oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 138,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chasis corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 132,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 May 2014 132,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

unable to open rear tail gate

Pass 30 Jul 2013 131,203 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

steering box damp with oil

under body corroded and undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2013 131,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 127,076 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,076 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,869 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body mount o/s/f in engine bay corroded

both rear under archs corroded

n/s/r shocker lower bush weak

o/s/r brake disc corroded on faces

Fail 23 Jun 2011 121,869 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

body mount o/s/f in engine bay corroded

n/s/r shocker lower bush weak

o/s/r brake disc corroded on faces

Pass 13 Jul 2010 104,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake disks correded on inside edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 96,383 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 96,342 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 85,864 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,132 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 77,132 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E5 LXB is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E5 LXB, 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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E5 LXB is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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