1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R608 AKY
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 73,240 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R608 AKY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2024
- 73,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R608 AKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R608 AKY) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R608 AKY Mileage History
- 15/06/202272,714 mi
- 16/06/202373,231 mi+517 mi
- 11/06/202473,240 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 264 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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