1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R827 GEV
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/1998. Recorded mileage 177,223 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,223 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.
R827 GEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 177,223 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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R827 GEV Mileage History
- 23/03/2022176,879 mi
- 23/03/2022176,879 mi
- 14/03/2023176,891 mi+12 mi
- 16/04/2024177,219 mi+328 mi
- 26/04/2024177,223 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R827 GEV 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 (R827 GEV) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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