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1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R248 EBD

R248 EBD

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/03/1998. Recorded mileage 142,738 miles. MOT valid until 18/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2495cc

R248 EBD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
  • 142,738 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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R248 EBD Mileage History

  1. 26/01/2023134,860 mi
  2. 29/02/2024138,424 mi+3,564 mi
  3. 19/03/2025140,649 mi+2,225 mi
  4. 18/03/2026142,738 mi+2,089 mi
  5. 19/03/2026142,738 mi

Average of roughly 2,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R248 EBD 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 (R248 EBD) between January 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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