1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R485 CCY
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 159,842 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,842 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
R485 CCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 159,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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R485 CCY Mileage History
- 22/05/2023152,266 km
- 04/06/2024157,507 km+5,241 km
- 29/05/2025159,675 mi
- 02/06/2025159,685 mi+10 mi
- 08/06/2026159,842 mi+157 mi
Average of roughly 2,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R485 CCY 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 (R485 CCY) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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