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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R188 DKY

R188 DKY

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 96,263 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/12/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2494cc

R188 DKY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
  • 96,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R188 DKY Mileage History

  1. 12/11/202193,249 mi
  2. 15/12/202293,686 mi+437 mi
  3. 16/12/202394,167 mi+481 mi
  4. 16/12/202495,279 mi+1,112 mi
  5. 11/12/202596,263 mi+984 mi

Average of roughly 739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R188 DKY 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 (R188 DKY) between November 2021 and December 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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