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1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

R78 VRH

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER? It's a Diesel with a 2494cc engine showing 189,246 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 08/06/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 189,246
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 1998
Engine: 2494cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! 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: 19 Jun 2026, 01:00

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1998, this Land Rover Defender with plate R78 VRH has undergone 4 MOT inspections since March 2022.

With 4 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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