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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R206 CNH

R206 CNH

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/01/1998. Recorded mileage 157,136 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

R206 CNH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
  • 157,136 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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R206 CNH Mileage History

  1. 04/10/2022156,416 mi
  2. 12/10/2023156,845 mi+429 mi
  3. 04/10/2024157,106 mi+261 mi
  4. 23/09/2025157,136 mi+30 mi
  5. 23/10/2025157,136 mi

Average of roughly 236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R206 CNH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (R206 CNH) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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