1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R380 DBE
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 186,163 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,163 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
R380 DBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 186,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R380 DBE Mileage History
- 21/11/2024186,406 mi
- 10/11/2025185,197 mi-1,209 mi
- 12/11/2025185,203 mi+6 mi
- 17/02/2026186,143 mi+940 mi
- 20/02/2026186,163 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly -195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R380 DBE 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 (R380 DBE) between November 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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