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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R153 GCV

R153 GCV

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/05/1998. Recorded mileage 167,719 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/11/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

R153 GCV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
  • 167,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R153 GCV Mileage History

  1. 07/11/2022157,326 mi
  2. 02/11/2023162,961 mi+5,635 mi
  3. 18/10/2024164,610 mi+1,649 mi
  4. 05/11/2025167,713 mi+3,103 mi
  5. 06/11/2025167,719 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 3,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R153 GCV 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 (R153 GCV) between November 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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