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H3 HEV

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,731 mi
Last recorded30,731 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 HEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 30,731 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 20,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 14,954 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 14,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dampness in offside headlamp

Pass 18 Aug 2022 8,998 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 8,073 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 7,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 4,720 miles

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. †FREE PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT HUB.

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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H3 HEV is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H3 HEV, 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 H3 HEV registered?

H3 HEV is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is H3 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 HEV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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