1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R818 EDX
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/02/1998. Recorded mileage 184,204 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R818 EDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 184,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R818 EDX Mileage History
- 10/05/2023178,157 mi
- 03/05/2024180,987 mi+2,830 mi
- 24/05/2024181,152 mi+165 mi
- 29/05/2025184,204 mi+3,052 mi
- 02/06/2025184,204 mi
Average of roughly 2,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R818 EDX 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 Defender (R818 EDX) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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