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K9 DWU

1998 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

143,568 mi
Last recorded143,568 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 DWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 143,568 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 143,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 142,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,339 miles

Front AUTO GEARBOX PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKINF ATF

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEFORE FLEXI JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear PROP RUBBER DOUGHNUT CRACKING

Fail 24 Nov 2023 141,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front AUTO GEARBOX PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKINF ATF

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEFORE FLEXI JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear PROP RUBBER DOUGHNUT CRACKING

Pass 4 Nov 2022 139,772 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 139,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 138,139 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pads overlapped brake disc

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 136,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pads overlapped brake disc

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,400 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 133,400 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 131,008 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 131,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 128,353 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 128,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 126,504 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2015 123,705 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged but usable to see to rear.

Nearside Front Indicator light slightly white

Offside Front Brake pads overlapping disc edge

Offside Front Indicator lense condensated

Offside Front Indicator light slightly white

Power steering slight oil leak.

Rear seat belts not tested.

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 123,704 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect [Lense condensated inside] (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Door mirror glass damaged but usable to see to rear.

Nearside Front Indicator light slightly white

Offside Front Brake pads overlapping disc edge

Offside Front Indicator lense condensated

Offside Front Indicator light slightly white

Power steering slight oil leak.

Rear seat belts not tested.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,943 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,943 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,075 miles

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

birds nest rear chassis

rear exhaust slight deterioration

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,120 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 95,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,499 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 79,321 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both near side and off side rear shocker top bushs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,321 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both near side and off side rear shocker top bushs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,726 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 71,726 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 51,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,481 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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K9 DWU is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K9 DWU, 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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K9 DWU is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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