Official DVLA Record

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G12 DAO

G12 DAO

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/01/1998. Recorded mileage 169,325 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/08/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc
Mechanical Assessment

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G12 DAO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
  • 169,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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G12 DAO Mileage History

  1. 08/06/2022166,125 mi
  2. 29/06/2023167,277 mi+1,152 mi
  3. 28/06/2024169,190 mi+1,913 mi
  4. 15/08/2024169,323 mi+133 mi
  5. 15/08/2024169,325 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 1,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G12 DAO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (G12 DAO) between June 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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