1998 Land Rover Range Rover 2.5L Diesel · R781 CHE
1998 Land Rover Range Rover (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 203,288 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R781 CHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 203,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R781 CHE Mileage History
- 25/07/2023196,000 mi
- 02/08/2023196,001 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/2024197,758 mi+1,757 mi
- 28/07/2025198,984 mi+1,226 mi
- 06/07/2026203,288 mi+4,304 mi
Average of roughly 2,472 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R781 CHE 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 Range Rover (R781 CHE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above chassis (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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