No, R288 BDU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R288 BDU?

The MOT for R288 BDU is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R288 BDU?

The recorded mileage for R288 BDU is 181,601 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R288 BDU ULEZ compliant?

No, R288 BDU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R288 BDU

R288 BDU

1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 181,601 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/06/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 181,601 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/06/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 181,601 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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R288 BDU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
181,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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R288 BDU Mileage History

27/05/2022171,038 mi
11/05/2023173,357 mi+2,319 mi
03/06/2024177,686 mi+4,329 mi
07/06/2024177,686 mi
04/06/2025181,601 mi+3,915 mi

Average of roughly 3,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R288 BDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 19:12

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 (R288 BDU) between May 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 June 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are 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: “Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop shaft bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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