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K3 GHD

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,901 mi
Last recorded61,901 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 GHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,901 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 59,532 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 59,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 58,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,326 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,087 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,714 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,786 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres have uneven wear across tread area

n/s rear tyre has very low tread depth across central tread area and a cut in outer sidewall

slight wear to o/s rear track rod end

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,682 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 40,682 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,443 miles

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

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Please note there is a small split to n/s/f wiper

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,429 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 36,428 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f/swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 16 May 2006 27,885 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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K3 GHD is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 K3 GHD, 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 K3 GHD registered?

K3 GHD is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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The MOT history for K3 GHD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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