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E5 RVC

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,401 mi
Last recorded153,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 RVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 153,401 miles

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

welding repairs covered in underseal unable to inspect

Fail 11 Jun 2018 153,360 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,853 miles

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

nsr osr floor corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 144,852 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nsr osr floor corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 137,160 miles

under body surface corrosion

Front both hub oil seals weeping

Front under wings corrosion

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

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

unable to fully inspect welding repairs

Fail 21 Mar 2016 137,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front both hub oil seals weeping

Front under wings corrosion

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

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2012 128,437 miles

both rear top shocker bushes worn

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,165 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 113,670 miles

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

n/s door mirror broken.

rear number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 113,670 miles

n/s door mirror broken.

rear number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,235 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 104,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,955 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 96,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 91,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 91,971 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,761 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 84,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 77,606 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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E5 RVC is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 3,947cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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