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MOT valid

1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

R488 DSC

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER is a Diesel vehicle with a 2495cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 316,171.

MOT

Valid

Expires 21/12/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 316,171
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 Land Rover Defender (R488 DSC) has a recorded MOT history spanning from November 2021 to December 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Land Rover has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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