1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R438 AUY
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/05/1998. Recorded mileage 191,404 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2492cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R438 AUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 191,404 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: Below Average
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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R438 AUY Mileage History
- 07/09/2022174,784 mi
- 25/08/2023185,082 mi+10,298 mi
- 22/09/2023185,082 mi
- 25/04/2025191,404 mi+6,322 mi
- 28/05/2025191,404 mi
Average of roughly 6,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R438 AUY 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 (R438 AUY) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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