1998 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R933 DWV
1998 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 May 1998. Recorded mileage 205,379 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R933 DWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 205,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R933 DWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Land Rover Defender (R933 DWV) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
R933 DWV Mileage History
- 15/03/2022204,714 mi
- 19/04/2023205,086 mi+372 mi
- 09/05/2025205,379 mi+293 mi
- 09/05/2025205,379 mi
Average of roughly 211 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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