1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R315 BOL
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 113,899 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R315 BOL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 113,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R315 BOL Mileage History
- 24/03/2023113,699 mi
- 26/02/2026113,899 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 68 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R315 BOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R315 BOL) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 3 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.
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