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LAND ROVER DEFENDER1998 · 2.5L Diesel

R727 CUG

Vehicle Insight Summary

LAND ROVER DEFENDER (1998, Diesel, 2495cc) — mileage recorded at 131,612. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 10/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 131,612
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2495cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 27, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 Land Rover Defender (R727 CUG) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2024 to June 2025, with 3 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 67% of its MOT tests, totaling 2 passes against 1 fails. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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