1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R891 BKO
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15/01/1998. Recorded mileage 221,457 miles. MOT valid until 08/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,457 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
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R891 BKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 221,457 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: Average
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R891 BKO Mileage History
- 29/01/2024213,781 mi
- 31/01/2024213,784 mi+3 mi
- 24/01/2025216,770 mi+2,986 mi
- 02/02/2026221,456 mi+4,686 mi
- 09/02/2026221,457 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R891 BKO 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 (R891 BKO) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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