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H2 MDO

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,003 mi
Last recorded90,003 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 MDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2017 90,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking front (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,941 miles

Corrosion and holes to vehicle body outside prescribed areas

Corrosion to chassis

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 82,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,242 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Fail 11 Feb 2014 76,237 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,160 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing to underside

Pass 21 Oct 2010 72,409 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,179 miles

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion appearing to vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,548 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,867 miles

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

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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H2 MDO is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H2 MDO, 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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H2 MDO is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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