1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R287 ADL
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 151,077 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
R287 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 151,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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R287 ADL Mileage History
- 07/05/2022150,638 mi
- 28/06/2023150,638 mi
- 30/09/2024158,638 mi+8,000 mi
- 13/10/2025151,077 mi-7,561 mi
- 13/10/2025151,077 mi
Average of roughly 128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R287 ADL MOT History
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 (R287 ADL) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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