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F17 ARM

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

216,867 mi
Last recorded216,867 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 ARM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 216,867 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 212,658 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 208,532 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 206,911 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 205,385 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 204,297 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 202,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 199,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 194,769 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 190,453 miles

Vehicle has been highered

Pass 18 Sep 2015 186,236 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2015 186,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2014 182,486 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 179,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 177,589 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front universal joints slightly damp.

both rear brake discs slightly rusty.

front and rear tyres perished.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 177,588 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front universal joints slightly damp.

both rear brake discs slightly rusty.

front and rear tyres perished.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 176,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 176,044 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 174,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside side step removed at time of retested

Fail 26 Jul 2010 174,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside side step corroded

offside side step corroded and could lead to injury if trod on

Pass 21 Jul 2009 172,828 miles

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

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

side door steps starting to corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 171,258 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 171,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 169,415 miles

various chips to front screen.offside step corroded.

Fail 19 Jul 2007 169,415 miles

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

various chips to front screen.offside step corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 167,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 167,696 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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F17 ARM is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F17 ARM, 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 F17 ARM registered?

F17 ARM is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is F17 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 ARM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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