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K4 VHF

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,363 mi
Last recorded67,363 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 VHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 67,363 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 65,872 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 65,069 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,275 miles

Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 64,275 miles

Front and Rear Suspension Parts Corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,040 miles

chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,501 miles

Front Suspension Parts Corroded.

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension Parts Corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,724 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension parts corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,318 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension parts corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,910 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 61,909 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,683 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,057 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 61,055 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,148 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,148 miles

Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,845 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,845 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,802 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 56,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,674 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,725 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,838 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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K4 VHF is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 K4 VHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K4 VHF registered?

K4 VHF is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is K4 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 VHF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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